As Lil Durk awaits his murder-for-hire trial, Young Thug pleaded for divine intervention, writing, “Free smurk please god.”

Unfortunately, some of the responses weren’t exactly what he wanted. A few of them accused him of ratting, while others claimed that he turned his back on NBA Youngboy. 

“This is why YoungBoy is king slime. You’re a rat and betrayed your SMM brother to dick ride a Chicago outsider,” one user wrote. 

Thug hasn’t responded to the backlash. However, he is keeping Durk in his thoughts during this time, clearly. 

Read More: The Drake & Future Fallout Was Never Built To Last

Lil Durk’s OTF Has A New CEO

Although everyone is basically waiting until August for Durk’s trial to start, there have been a few new updates. Most recently, his label, OTF (Only The Family), appointed a new CEO, Cedrick “SB” Earsery, who previously served as the COO and the manager for Durk.

“Only The Family has always been rooted in exactly that, family,” Earsery reportedly stated in a statement obtained by AllHipHop. “Everything we’ve built, every door we’ve opened, stems from that foundation. My mission as CEO is to bring it back to its truest form. Creating hope and real opportunity for young people in inner cities and beyond. Showing them that no matter where you come from, your path doesn’t have to define your ceiling. […] The name says it all, Only The Family. That’s not just branding, that’s our blueprint. I want to return this collective to what it was always set out to be: a place rooted in purpose, where young people can see something different for themselves and have the infrastructure to pursue it.”

Lil Durk’s trial is reportedly expected to begin on August 25th. We’ll keep you posted on any further updates.

Read More: Kodak Black Keeps Circling The Same Cycle Of Controversy

The post Young Thug Begs God For Lil Durk’s Freedom appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

“We got some big news,” Yayo said before giving Reebok their flowers. “The G-Unit sneakers are coming back. Shoutout to Reebok.” No release date came with the announcement, but Sneaker News confirmed that the product has already been offered to retailers, with a release currently expected sometime in July.

The shoe most people are expecting to see return is the G-Unit G6. The original G6 first released in 2003 and sold out in just days. It became one of the most recognizable sneakers of that entire era.

The G-Unit sneaker was such a cultural phenomenon that Reebok’s CEO Todd Krinsky said it nearly rivaled Air Jordan at its peak, with the brand selling 40,000 to 50,000 pairs per colorway at a time. That’s a number that’s hard to argue with.

The G6 eventually outsold Jay-Z’s S. Carter collection, which was already considered a massive success at the time. Putting that into context makes the return feel like a bigger deal than it might seem on the surface.

The timing also makes sense. Early 2000s nostalgia is running high across fashion and footwear right now. A G-Unit Reebok comeback fits right into that wave.

Read More: Kyrie Irving Says His 2019 SpongeBob Collab Will Be Worth A Fortune

Reebok x G-Unit Sneakers

The Reebok G-Unit G6 is a low-top lifestyle sneaker that launched in 2003 alongside 50 Cent’s rise to the top of hip-hop. The shoe keeps things simple with a clean leather upper, minimal detailing, and G-Unit branding on the tongue and side panel.

The original colorways leaned toward white-based options with red, blue, and navy accents. The silhouette is not overly chunky, which has helped it age reasonably well compared to other early 2000s designs.

Beyond the G6, the collaboration also included the G XT, a Runner model, a women’s version, and a boot. Most people remember the G6 first.

Read More: Official Images Of Nigel Sylvester’s Air Jordan 4 “Brick After Brick” Are Here

The post Tony Yayo Just Confirmed The Return Of G-Unit x Reebok Sneakers appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

“I pray that you have those SpongeBob kept up somewhere safe,” he said. “I’m telling you right now, those shoes will be worth something in the next 10 to 20 years.”

The original collection dropped in 2019 as part of a Nike x Nickelodeon collaboration built around the Kyrie 5 silhouette. The pack included five colorways, each one representing a different character from the show. SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Sandy, and Gary all got their own shoe.

At the time, the collection was already popular. Some pairs sold out quickly and moved well on the resale market. That being said, Kyrie seems to think the long-term value hasn’t peaked yet.

It’s worth noting that Kyrie is now with ANTA, so he no longer has an active Nike deal. Looking back on that collection with some distance, his comments read more like appreciation than anything else.

Read More: Official Images Of Nigel Sylvester’s Air Jordan 4 “Brick After Brick” Are Here

Kyrie Irving On His SpongeBob Collab

The Nike Kyrie 5 SpongeBob SquarePants collection came out in August 2019. It was a full character pack, with each shoe themed around a specific Bikini Bottom resident.

The SpongeBob colorway used bright yellow with blue accents and character details on the upper. The Patrick Star version went pink and green. Squidward’s shoe came in a light blue and grey palette. Sandy’s colorway leaned into earthy tones.

Gary’s pair featured a soft lavender and pink combination. Each shoe included character-specific graphics, themed insoles, and branded packaging. The collection covered both adults and kids sizing, which helped it reach a wider audience at launch.

Kyrie’s prediction isn’t that far-fetched when you look at how the market treats collaborative collections over time. Character-themed Nike packs from that era have held value better than most expected.

Overall, only time will tell if Kyrie’s prediction comes true or falls flat.

Read More: Destroy Lonely Is The Latest Artist To Join Reebok’s Born Classic Campaign

The post Kyrie Irving Says His 2019 SpongeBob Collab Will Be Worth A Fortune appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Before all of this happened, Tjay was throwing shots at Kai Cenat. He did so by claiming that Kai’s ex-girlfriend, Gigi Alayah, was in his DMs. Fans felt as though this was all in poor taste, especially when you consider how Cenat quit streaming following the breakup. He was going through a lot, and Tjay kept throwing salt on the wound for no reason.

Now, Tjay is back on the Gigi Alayah and Kai Cenat drama wagon. Last night, he took to his Instagram, where he posted and deleted DMs with Gigi. Most of the messages were from five years ago. However, there was one message from May 12, saying, “Don’t just open my shit crazy.”

Read More: Kodak Black Keeps Circling The Same Cycle Of Controversy

Lil Tjay Shows Off DMs

At this point, it seems as though Lil Tjay is fishing for some sort of reply from the streamer. It feels like a sales tactic, and a cynical one at that. Although we doubt that Kai Cenat is actually going to respond.

He continues to take a break from Twitch. Furthermore, he has been working on his Vivet fashion brand, and clearly does not have any time for these kinds of social media antics.

Whether or not Tjay is going to back off still remains to be seen. Whatever the case may be, fans seem to be over this entire ordeal.

Read More: The Drake & Future Fallout Was Never Built To Last

The post Lil Tjay Continues To Post DMs With Kai Cenat’s Ex Gigi Alayah appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

The shoe builds on the classic AJ4 shape but adds details that tie directly into Nigel Sylvester’s world as a BMX rider. The most notable detail is on the heel, where “BIKE AIR” replaces the usual “NIKE AIR” branding.

The Swoosh logo sits above it with the word “BIKE” written in matching red embroidery. That same branding also appears on a hang tag attached to the lacing hardware on the tongue.

The colorway works well. The upper sits in a sail and cream leather base, with red plastic support wings, a red midsole, and dark navy accents on the outsole and midsole unit.

The mesh panels on the sides lean toward a golden tan shade, which adds some warmth to the overall palette. The Jumpman logo on the tongue appears in red, keeping things consistent throughout.

This is Sylvester’s second Air Jordan 4 collaboration with Jordan Brand. His first one, released back in 2022, was well received and performed strong on the resale market. Expectations are high for this one as well.

May 22nd is the date to know. Retail pricing will be $230 when these hit the shelves.

Read More: Destroy Lonely Is The Latest Artist To Join Reebok’s Born Classic Campaign

Nigel Sylvester Air Jordan 4 “Brick After Brick”

Nigel Sylvester is one of the most well-known names in professional BMX. He has built a career that crosses over into fashion and streetwear in a way that very few action sports athletes have managed.

His relationship with Jordan Brand goes back several years and has produced some genuinely interesting footwear. The “Brick After Brick” Air Jordan 4 leans into cycling culture through small details rather than loud graphics.

The BIKE AIR heel branding is the clearest nod to that world. Everything else about the shoe reads as a clean, wearable Jordan 4 with a warm color palette and premium materials throughout.

Read More: Boosie Delivers A Hot Take On The AP x Swatch Collab

The post Official Images Of Nigel Sylvester’s Air Jordan 4 “Brick After Brick” Are Here appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

And while some people have been impressed by the technical abilities, others seem less impressed. Charlemagne Tha God, who probably could land in the Hall of Fame of Drake haters, said that Drake sounds like a “sore loser.” 

“This is what I feel: I hope this isn’t what ICEMAN is about, because if it is, I’m going to assume we’re calling Drake ICEMAN because he’s frozen in time. Okay, it’s like, bruh, get over that L you took to Kendrick already, because this record just continues the conversation that Drake is the biggest sore loser rap has ever seen,” he said. 

​Jess Hilarious suggested that Drake might have had more to say after the beef ended, while Loren LoRosa added that it sounds “redundant” after songs like “What Did I Miss?” since we’ve already heard him address some of these issues.

“If he had more to say, he didn’t have to wave the white flag two years ago,” Charlamagne responded. “He’s the one who put out ‘The Heart Pt. 6.’ and waved the white flag if he had more to say.”

Read More: The Drake & Future Fallout Was Never Built To Last

Charlamagne Tha God Calls Drake Hypocritical

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by The Breakfast Club (@breakfastclubam)

Charlamagne Tha God also argued that Drake is hypocritical since he’s acting as though Kendrick was the only one to make salacious claims in his diss records. “Y’all both went to hell on each other, but one of y’all has moved on, and the other hasn’t. It’s just like, don’t let your setback become your identity,” he continued. “I like hearing him rap, but the content he chose to address is very, very, very mid, bro. Once again, don’t let your setback become your identity.”

ICEMAN drops tonight. Do you think Drake will have more to offer than simply addressing the past beef? Let us know what you expect from Drake’s new album in the comment section below. 

Read More: What Time Is Drake Releasing “ICEMAN”?

The post Charlamagne Tha God Says Drake Sounds Like “The Biggest Sore Loser” On “1 AM In Albany” appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

This sent Khaled back to the drawing board. However, he is ready to pop back out again, and the fans are curious to see which artists he will get on the album. After all, Khaled is best at bringing different voices together.

In the midst of all of this, it appears as though Khaled is in the middle of a weight loss journey. Khaled has documented these kinds of things before. This time around, the famous record producer has some serious progress to share, and his fans are in awe.

Below, you can see that Khaled has lost a significant amount of weight. He looks slimmer, and he seems to be feeling a lot more confident in his own skin.

Read More: The Drake & Future Fallout Was Never Built To Last

DJ Khaled Is Feeling Himself

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by DJ KHALED (@djkhaled)

Khaled didn’t reveal his weight loss secrets, although fans were certainly trying to figure out his methods. Of course, in this day and age, many people have resorted to Ozempic. This is a drug that suppresses your appetite, thus allowing you to lose weight without having to do much exercise. The producer could have also done it the old-fashioned way.

Whatever the case may be, fans are happy for Khaled, and rightfully so. Hopefully, we get to see a bit more of Khaled going forward, especially with this new album coming up. Hip-Hop always feels a bit livelier when Khaled is doing interviews and appearances.

Read More: Kodak Black Keeps Circling The Same Cycle Of Controversy

The post DJ Khaled Shows Off Incredible Weight Loss Transformation appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

On Wednesday, the mixtape celebrated its 10-year anniversary. For fans, this was a joyous occasion as they got to re-live how it felt when the tape came out. Now, Chance is showing out for his fans with a special 10-year Coloring Book anniversary tour. As you will see below, Chance is going all over the United States and Canada for this special tour.

Read More: The Drake & Future Fallout Was Never Built To Last

Chance The Rapper Tour

THE COLORING BOOK 10 TOUR DATES:

Tue, Aug. 11 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
Fri, Aug. 14 – Waterloo, NY – The Vine Showroom at del Lago Resort & Casino
Sat, Aug. 15 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
Sun, Aug. 16 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
Tue, Aug. 18 – New York, NY – SummerStage Central Park
Thu, Aug. 20 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Fri, Aug. 21 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
Sat, Aug. 22 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia
Sun, Aug. 23 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage
Tue, Aug. 25 – Baltimore, MD – Nevermore Hall
Sat, Aug. 29 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
Sun, Aug. 30 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
Tue, Sept. 1 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company
Wed, Sept. 2 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center
Thu, Sept. 3 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
Sat, Sept. 5 – Tampa, FL – The Ritz Ybor
Sun, Sept. 6 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
Tue, Sept. 8 – Memphis, TN – Satellite Music Hall
Wed, Sept. 9 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans
Thu, Sept. 10 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
Sat, Sept. 12 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
Sun, Sept. 13 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
Wed, Sept. 16 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Fri, Sep 18 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort
Mon, Sept. 21 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
Tue, Sept. 22 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
Fri, Sept. 25 – Vancouver, BC – Freedom Mobile Arch
Sat, Sept. 26 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
Sun, Sept. 27 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds
Tue, Sept. 29 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
Thu, Oct. 1 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
Fri, Oct. 2 – Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Stir Cove
Sun, Oct. 4 – Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live
Tue, Oct. 6 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
Wed, Oct. 7 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
Sat, Oct. 10 – Louisville, KY – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
Sun, Oct. 11 – Pittsburgh, PA – Citizens Live at The Wylie

How To Cop Tickets

If you are looking for tickets, a pre-sale will begin on Tuesday, May 19, at 10 AM local time. For you to be eligible for this pre-sale, you must sign up at livemu.sc/chancetherapper by Sunday, May 17, at 11:59 PM PT. The general sale for tickets goes down Thursday, May 21, at 10 AM local time through ChanceStuff.com.

Read More: Kodak Black Keeps Circling The Same Cycle Of Controversy

The post Chance The Rapper Officially Announces Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour: How To Cop Tickets appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

During a recent interview with TIME Magazine, Minaj opened up about this shift, specifically in her views of Barack Obama. For one, she said that she felt that Black entertainers were expected to vote Democrat, and that in and of itself made her frustrated. Then add Obama’s relationship with Jay-Z, someone she claims has been trying to sabotage her career through Roc Nation. Her issues with Roc Nation ultimately lie in what she believes is a concentration of power in the music industry. However, she feels as though hip-hop as a whole felt resentment towards Obama because of his relationship with Jay-Z.

“I think Jay-Z ended up costing Obama a lot, whether he knows it or not,” she said. “Lots of rappers don’t like Jay-Z and were afraid to say it.” 

Beyond Hov, Nicki also stated that she found Obama’s remarks directed toward Black men on Kamala Harris’ campaign trail were condescending. 

“I just saw so many videos of Black men saying that they didn’t like the way they felt about that speech that Obama gave,” she explained. “They felt like they weren’t being listened to.” 

Read More: The Drake & Future Fallout Was Never Built To Last

How Long Has Nicki Minaj Been Supporting Donald Trump?

Nicki’s littered references to being a Republican throughout her career, namely in that one lyric where she declared that she’s voting for Mitt Romney. However, her appreciation for Trump predates her coming out in his corner. She said that she largely tried to stay away to ensure that she didn’t alienate her fans.

“I felt that way already about him, just that I didn’t dare act like that publicly,” she explained. “It’s been ingrained in everyone’s brain in the music business that we are supposed to be a Democratic family. I just knew they would not like me supporting Trump.”

Read More: Kodak Black Keeps Circling The Same Cycle Of Controversy

The post Nicki Minaj Says Obama Paid A Price For His Jay-Z Friendship appeared first on HotNewHipHop.

Release Date: May 11, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Top Speed

I’m top speed (Yeah), on a whole ‘nother level (What)
I’m in too deep (Yeah), I don’t need no shovel (Don’t need no shovel)
Car broke outside, that boy in trouble
My car gon’ roll, and I tap on them pedal (Pedal, skrrt, skrrt)

The post Top Speed – Song by Lackvill & Jace! appeared first on HotNewHipHop.