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 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:56:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Kylie Jenner’s Ex-Housekeeper Sues Her For Alleged Discrimination https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/990929-kylie-jenner-ex-housekeeper-sues Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:56:04 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=990929 Kylie Jenner's former housekeeper, Angelica Vasquez, alleges that she was "treated with hostility and exclusion."

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Kylie Jenner is currently in hot water. Last week, she was hit with a lawsuit filed by her former housekeeper. The ex-housekeeper, Angelica Vasquez, alleges that she was subjected to discrimination due to her national origin and religion. Allegedly, she was also “subjected to severe and pervasive harassment” by other members of staff, per TMZ.

Vasquez alleges that she was “routinely assigned the most difficult and undesirable tasks; excluded from the housekeeping team; publicly belittled and humiliated in front of coworkers due to her race, national origin and religion; and subjected to intimidation and demeaning treatment.”

Allegedly, she ended up developing “anxiety, severe stress, and symptoms consistent with post-traumatic stress disorder.” This allegedly only led to more bullying.

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Kim Kardashian Ray J Lawsuit

Kylie Jenner at Madison Square Garden
May 12, 2025; New York, New York, USA; American socialites Kylie Jenner, right, sits court side with actor Timothee Chalamet while seated court side in the second half during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden. Vincent Carchietta / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Vasquez is seeking punitive damages and restitution damages “in the form of unpaid wages, meal and rest period premium pay, unreimbursed business expenses, unpaid sick leave, and all other compensation unlawfully withheld.”

At the time of writing, Jenner has not publicly responded to the lawsuit.

This isn’t the only legal drama the Kardashian-Jenner family is dealing with these days, however. Kris and Kim are also currently suing Ray J, who they accuse of defamation. He ended up filing a countersuit in November. In it, he accuses them of violating a 2023 agreement by discussing his sex tape on The Kardashians.

Earlier this month, a judge denied Kim and Kris’ request to keep details of the agreement private. The judge argued that the duo failed to present sufficient evidence to prove that making details of the settlement public would result in harm.

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When Will Drake’s “ICEMAN” Sculpture Finally Melt? https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/990901-when-drake-iceman-sculpture-melt Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:48:24 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=990901 Drake has promised to finally reveal the release date for his highly anticipated new album when the ice melts.

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Drake’s ICEMAN sculpture could take at least two weeks to fully melt, according to Professor Valentin Crépel from the University of Toronto. The theoretical quantum physicist weighed in on when fans can expect to get access to the release date for the rapper’s new album while speaking with Pitchfork on Tuesday.

“If the structure were fully solid, this would correspond to roughly 350 tons of ice!” he told the outlet. “In practice, the structure is almost certainly partially hollow—either deliberately, or because of voids between stacked blocks—so the true mass is lower. Even so, it is almost certainly above 200 tons.”

After explaining that it would require “roughly 70 gigajoules” of energy to melt the structure, Crépel noted that “estimating the melt time for a structure like this is inherently uncertain.” Regardless, he expects it will remain for at least two weeks.

As for the efficacy of fans chipping away at the blocks with ice picks, Crépel added that it could expedite the process. “Not only does it directly remove ice by the kilogram,” he wrote. “But it also increases surface roughness, which in turn enhances both solar and convective heat transfer.”

When Kurrco shared Crépel’s prediction on X (formerly Twitter), users expressed their impatience in the replies. “He not making us wait for a date for 2 weeks if that is true that would genuinely ruin everything,” one user wrote. Another remarked, “bro edging us.”

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Drake’s “ICEMAN” Release Date

Drake promised to reveal the release date for ICEMAN when the sculpture melts in a post on his Instagram Story on Monday. In response, fans rushed over to the ice blocks with pickaxes, blow torches, and other tools in an attempt to speed up the process.

He began promoting the project, last year, by hosting several livestream events in which he premiered three singles. They included “What Did I Miss?,” “Which One” featuring Central Cee, and “Dog House” featuring Yeat and Julia Wolf. ICEMAN will mark his first solo album since feuding with Kendrick Lamar in 2024.

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J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 OG Is Officially Dropping This Fall https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/990913-j-balvin-x-air-jordan-4-og-sneaker-news Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:31:28 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=990913 The J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 OG is set to release this fall, continuing the reggaeton superstar's collaboration with Jordan.

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J Balvin and Jordan Brand are continuing their collab run. The J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 OG is officially set to drop in Fall 2026. The release keeps Balvin’s pattern of moving numerically through Michael Jordan’s signature line.

J Balvin made history in December 2020 when he became the first Latino artist to receive his own Air Jordan collaboration. Since then, he has worked through the AJ1, AJ2, and AJ3 in order. Consequently, the Air Jordan 4 was always the next logical step.

Images of the collab first surfaced after Balvin wore the multicolored sneakers on stage during his Ciudad Primavera homecoming concert in Medellin. Additionally, DJ Khaled confirmed the collaboration when Balvin hand-delivered him a personal pair at his 50th birthday celebration.

However, the exact retail version remains in question. The multicolored pair worn by both Balvin and DJ Khaled will not be releasing to the public.

The mockup shown here features an explosive array of colors across the upper with brown, pink, green, blue, yellow, red, and black all appearing across the shoe. Furthermore, J Balvin’s signature smiley face logo lands on the right heel. Nike Air branding appears on the left.

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J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 OG

The J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 is one of the most visually chaotic sneaker collabs in recent memory. The mockup features a black leather base loaded with panels in contrasting colors. There’s brown leather at the side, mint green at the toe, pink mesh netting at the mid-panel, and blue at the midsole.

Red, yellow, and additional pink accents scatter across the shoe in every direction. J Balvin’s smiley face lightning bolt logo hits the right heel while Nike Air branding takes the left. It’s a vibrant take on the AJ4 silhouette that fits perfectly within Balvin’s “Colores” creative world.

Finally, the retail price of the J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 OG is expected to be $225.

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Glenfiddich – Song by Raekwon & Statik Selektah https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/990849-glenfiddich-raekwon-statik-selektah Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:02:38 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=990849 Raekwon is an artist who has delivered some legendary music over the years, and recently, he teamed up with Statik Selektah for a new song.

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Raekwon is one of hip-hop’s most beloved legends. Statik Selektah has occupied similar territory on the DJ and record-producing side. The two have worked together in the past, and over the weekend, they came through with another new song. This new track is called “Glenfiddich,” and it has a fantastic old-school feel to it. Fans of Raekwon and Statik Selektah are going to immediately appreciate the sound. It is a song that will have you feeling nostalgic. A song that also reminds you of how Raekwon has always been a phenomenal, elite MC.

Release Date: April 17, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Gucci Mane Artist Foogiano Released From Prison After Five Years https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/990911-foogiano-released-prison Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:01:25 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=990911 In 2021, Foogiano was sentenced to five years behind bars after allegedly cutting off his ankle monitor and going on the run.

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Back in 2021, Gucci Mane’s 1017 artist Foogiano was arrested in Memphis. He was charged with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and later released on a $50K bond. Allegedly, he proceeded to remove his own ankle monitor, for which he later received a five-year sentence. Now, he’s finally been released. In a photo shared by No Jumper, he’s seen flashing his grillz and looking happy as can be. Fans can’t blame him and are making their thoughts known in the comments section.

“Four years later and he’s back, time will tell what version of him returns,” one writes. Someone else says, “Need some music asap.” Others can’t help but point out the timing. Just this month, Pooh Shiesty was arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane. Authorities allege that he and others carried out an armed takeover of a recording studio in an effort to get out of a 1017 contract.

This resulted in all kinds of rumors, particularly after Gucci Mane released his track, “Crash Dummy.” In it, he references the alleged kidnapping.

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Did Gucci Mane Snitch On Pooh Shiesty?

“Tell the truth, you went out like a real crash dummy, and after all that, boy, you still signed to me,” he raps. “I walk in the room, you can feel the pressure building / N***a dapped me up there, whole time they plotting against me.”

The song was quick to get the attention of social media users and peers, who then labeled Gucci Mane an alleged snitch. This includes Uncle Murda, who shared his thoughts on all of this during a recent episode of his podcast.

“You can’t sound like a civilian after being a gangsta for 20-something years,” he explained. “Some street sh*t happened to this n***a, now he want to sound like a civilian.”

“I feel bad for Pooh Shiesty and Big30, and all them n***as, and all them n***as that Gucci misled,” he continued. “You know how many n***as that n***a misled, had out here banging, selling drugs, killing n***as, and doing all this crazy sh*t? And now he a rat? Now he a civilian?”

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Court Rules On Megan Thee Stallion’s Request To Silence Milagro Gramz https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/990892-court-rules-megan-thee-stallion Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:20:37 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=990892 In December, Milagro Gramz was found liable for defamation and more following a long court battle with Megan Thee Stallion.

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In December, Milagro Gramz was found liable for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and promotion of an altered sexual depiction following a long court battle with Megan Thee Stallion. The femcee was awarded $75K in damages. Meg later asked for a permanent injunction to prevent Milagro from speaking about her publicly. Now, however, it looks like that request has been denied. Per The Neighborhood Talk, the court claims there’s not enough evidence to prove that any cyberstalking actually occurred.

After being found liable last year, Milagro discussed the verdict on Instagram Live.

“I love you guys so much. Hope that y’all can see the bigger picture and that you understand what new media is,” she said at the time. “I hope that you understand that the things that we do, in the work that we put in, is valuable. Solid b*tches, they ain’t built, they born. I’m happy that I stood up for something that I believed in, followed it all the way through, and I don’t need validation from anybody else about those things.”

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Why Was Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized?

Legal drama is far from all that Megan Thee Stallion has on her plate these days. Last month, she made her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge and had to be hospitalized mid-performance.

Reportedly, she was dealing with dehydration and exhaustion. After being released from the hospital, Meg shared a heartfelt message to her fans on social media.

“Last night was a real wake-up call for me. I’ve been pushing myself past my limits lately, running on empty, and my body finally said enough. It honestly scared me. I thought I was gonna faint on stage, I really tried to push through my performance but I just couldn’t. Hotties I wanna be real with y’all because you mean everything to me and I hate letting yall down,” she wrote. “I just need one day to rest, reset, and take care of myself the way I should have been..I’ll be right back on that stage Thursday, stronger, clearer, and ready to give you 100% the way you deserve. Thank you for always riding with me and loving me through everything.”

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The Air Jordan 6 “Carmine” Gets Its First Retro Since 2021 Next Year https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/990898-air-jordan-6-carmine-sneaker-news Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:20:33 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=990898 The Air Jordan 6 "Carmine" is set to return in Spring 2027 in full family sizing, bringing back the classic white, carmine red, and black.

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The Air Jordan 6 “Carmine” is coming back, and the release date is set. The colorway is set to return in Spring 2027, six years after its last appearance on the market. Full family sizing is expected across the release.

zSneakerHeadz reports that the Air Jordan 6 “Carmine” will release on March 13th, 2027.

The history behind this shoe runs deep. During the opening games of the 1991-92 NBA season, Michael Jordan wore the “Carmine” colorway to celebrate the Chicago Bulls’ first-ever ring night. Furthermore, the colorway is one of three Air Jordan 6 pairs Jordan wore during his first championship run.

Additionally, this will mark the fourth time the “Carmine” has returned to shelves. Since its 1991 debut, the shoe has released again in 2008 as part of the Countdown Pack, in 2014, and most recently in 2021. Each retro has carried its own significance.

The 2021 release was particularly notable. That version brought back Nike Air branding on the heel for the first time since the original release. Fans are hoping the 2027 version carries that same detail and improves on the quality control issues that plagued the last drop.

The Air Jordan 6 “Carmine” is expected to drop in the classic White, Carmine, and Black colorway. Pricing has not yet been confirmed. More details are expected to surface as the release window approaches.

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Air Jordan 6 “Carmine” Retail Price

The Air Jordan 6 “Carmine” is one of the most recognizable colorways the silhouette has ever produced. The upper splits between white leather and bold carmine red leather overlays, creating a clean but striking two-tone look.

Black lands on the tongue, liner, and portions of the midsole to add depth and contrast throughout. The visible Air unit sits beneath the midsole, while a translucent outsole with blue pods completes the classic AJ6 build.

Nike Air branding on the heel, restored backin 2021, gives the shoe an OG authenticity that collectors have always responded to. It remains one of the most wearable Jordans ever made.

Also the retail price of the sneakers will be $215 when they drop.

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A$AP Rocky Explains How Rihanna Has “Changed” Since Giving Birth https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/990869-asap-rocky-explains-how-rihanna-changed-giving-birth Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:58:42 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=990869 A$AP Rocky was among several other celebrities who spoke about their relationships with Rihanna for the piece.

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A$AP Rocky opened up about his relationship with Rihanna for her new cover story with W Magazine published on Tuesday. In doing so, he explained how she has changed since welcoming their three children together.

“She has changed a lot because she became a mother in that time span, and that certainly changes you. But this woman has always been magic. Philosophically, the way she operates is on another level. She is the most charming and genuine person on Earth. Her energy is unmatched—one of a kind. I just adore her.”

Further discussing their relationship, Rocky shared some of their favorite things to do together. “We have so many of the same interests,” he said. “We were addicted to watching documentaries, like the Bob Marley one. Watching films together is so fun. We must’ve watched El Cantante 15 times.”

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna started dating back in 2020, shortly after the start of the Coronavirus pandemic. Rihanna welcomed her first child with Rocky, a son named RZA, back in 2022. After that, they had their second son, Riot, in 2023 and their first daughter, Rocki, in 2025.

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Rihanna’s “W Magazine” Cover

Other artists to speak with W Magazine about Rihanna included Mary J. Blige, Pharrell Williams, Mariah Carey, and SZA, among others. Speaking about the iconic singer, Blige said, “Rihanna completely raised the bar and elevated the game. She is a fashion icon. She was dropping smashes back-to-back and bringing more awareness to dancehall mixed with R&B.” Boiling her impact down to a single sentence, Williams described her as a “force.”

For the cover of W Magazine, Rihanna posed alongside her daughter, Rocki. When she shared the cover on Instagram, fans celebrated in the comments section. “She is wonderful. I want to hold her and read her fantastic stories of joy and victory. Beautiful baby gurrr,” one user wrote. Another added: “What’s better than one cover girl? Two cover girls!!”

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Devin Booker Previews “Just Don” Nike Book 2 PE Inspired Kentucky https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/990887-nike-book-2-pe-just-don-sneaker-news Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:51:55 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=990887 Devin Booker previewed a royal blue quilted Nike Book 2 PE inspired by Don C's 2015 Air Jordan 2 collab, a shoe he personally wore.

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Devin Booker just previewed another Nike Book 2 PE, and this one carries a personal story. The “Just Don” PE pays direct tribute to Don C’s iconic Air Jordan 2 collaboration from 2015. Booker actually wore those Air Jordan 2s during his time at Kentucky.

The Just Don x Air Jordan 2 was a statement piece during Booker’s Kentucky days, with pairs selling for upwards of $1,000 on the resale market. Consequently, the decision to recreate that energy on his own signature shoe feels completely intentional.

The Nike Book 2 “Just Don” PE dresses the entire silhouette in a tonal royal blue. Furthermore, it features a quilted leather upper that directly mirrors Don C’s original Air Jordan 2 design. The Swoosh also receives the same blue treatment, keeping everything monochromatic throughout.

Additionally, Booker shared the shoe ahead of a playoff game, which only amplified the moment. Book previewed the PE ahead of a playoff matchup, giving the shoe an even bigger stage.

Meanwhile, this is just the latest in a long line of Book 2 PEs Booker has been rotating through the 2026 season. Each one tells a different story from his career. This one, however, feels the most personal of all.

The Just Don x Air Jordan 2 remains one of the most beloved Jordan Brand collabs of its era. Seeing it reborn on Booker’s signature shoe closes a full circle.

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Nike Book 2 PE “Just Don”

The Nike Book 2 “Just Don” PE is a head-to-toe royal blue statement piece. The quilted leather upper directly mirrors the diamond stitching pattern found on Don C’s iconic 2015 Air Jordan 2 collaboration.

The Swoosh, laces, tongue, midsole, and outsole all match in the same saturated blue, creating a completely monochromatic look. The quilted texture gives the low-top silhouette a premium, almost luxury feel that stands apart from standard performance basketball footwear.

It’s a shoe built on nostalgia both for a landmark sneaker collab and for Booker’s own college days at Kentucky, where he first wore those original Just Don 2s.

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Rihanna’s 7-Month-Old Daughter Rocki Graces First Magazine Cover https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/990871-rihanna-rocki-magazine-cover Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:45:43 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=990871 Rihanna and her third child, Rocki Irish, are on the cover of the "W- Magazine" 2026 Pop Issue just months after her birth.

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In September, Rihanna gave birth to her third child, a daughter named Rocki Irish. Despite being just 7 months old, she’s already a cover star, proving that it runs in the family. The “Work” performer and her little one grace the cover of W Magazine‘s 2026 Pop Issue. The Fenty icon rocks a Dior jacket with a head-turning lilac hat, while Rocki wears a Dior diaper and an intricate white headpiece.

Rihanna shared the cover on Instagram today. “Cover girrrrrlz!!!,” she captioned the post. “Baby Rocki served sumn serious on her first cover! came on set and shut her mama dowwwnn!!!! @wmag 🥹💞.”

The Grammy winner’s peers are showing her plenty of love in the comments section. “She looked dead into the camera & served. Ikdr niece!! 🥹🥹😍😍😍,” Dreezy writes. “2 stunners 😍😍😍,” Chloe Bailey claims. Kerry Washington says, “Come ONNNN.”

Several of Rihanna’s friends talked about her in the issue, including Mariah Carey, SZA, Mary J. Blige, and more. Her longtime boo, A$AP Rocky, also shared a few words about how she’s inspired him over time.

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Rihanna Home Shooting

“She has changed a lot because she became a mother in that time span, and that certainly changes you,” he explained. “But this woman has always been magic. […] Philosophically, the way she operates is on another level. She is the most charming and genuine person on Earth. Her energy is unmatched — one of a kind. I just adore her.”

News of Rihanna and Rocki’s W Magazine cover comes just a few weeks after a woman named Ivana Lisette Ortiz allegedly fired multiple rounds at her property in Los Angeles. Reportedly, Rihanna, her mother, A$AP Rocky, their kids, and staff members were home at the time of the shooting. Fortunately, nobody was injured.

Ortiz is now facing charges of attempted murder, use of a firearm, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and shooting into an inhabited dwelling with enhancements.

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