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Pixie Dust – Album by Myaap

Alexander Cole — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:21:32 +0000

Milwaukee artist Myaap has been bubbling for a few years now. Her unique sound is one that has been appreciated by fans. Over the last few months, she has been dropping some energetic and exciting new singles that have left us hyped up for her project, Pixie Dust. This new project dropped on Wednesday, and it contains 13 tracks, including some of her recently released singles. As you can imagine, Myaap is bringing her signature energy to each and every song. It is the kind of project that is certainly going to garner some praise, especially from her day ones.

Release Date: April 22, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for Pixie Dust

Big Myaap
Reaper
What You Wanna Do
Beep Beep
Blicky Blicky
I’m A Real P
Mamacita
Shake Ass
Cheapskate
Er Time
Outside
So What/GNF
Fairy (Bonus)

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Tell Me Why – Song by Trap Dickey

Alexander Cole — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:11:05 +0000

When Trap Dickey was signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, it became clear that he was a talent to watch. TDE has one of the most talented rosters in all of music. If they give you a co-sign, it is because you are doing something right. That trend certainly rings true with Trap Dickey, who has been introducing himself with some solid singles. His latest is called “Tell Me Why,” and it even comes with a music video. Overall, Trap Dickey is an artist with lots of personality and the flows to match. He also has a good ear for beats, which certainly helps. Ultimately, we are excited to see where Trap Dickey goes from here.

Release Date: April 17, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Air Jordan 3 “World’s Best Dad” Just Got Its Most Detailed Look Yet

Ben Atkinson — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:39:21 +0000

A detailed look at the Air Jordan 3 “World’s Best Dad” has officially surfaced.

zSneakerHeadz reports that Air Jordan 3 “World’s Best Dad” drops May 16th, 2026.

The story behind this shoe runs deeper than most. The release draws from the most emotional chapter in Michael Jordan’s life. After leading the Bulls to the 1996 NBA Finals title, Jordan was photographed on the locker room floor overcome with tears.

Furthermore, the Finals game took place on June 16th, 1996, which was Father’s Day, and it was MJ’s first title since his father James Jordan Sr. was murdered in 1993.

Additionally, Jordan Brand wove that emotional moment directly into the design. Instead of the iconic elephant print, Jordan Brand used a jacquard textile that replicates the Chicago Bulls locker room carpet pattern from that 1996 moment. Moreover, “World’s Best Dad” is embroidered on the inner tongue.

Jordan Brand also included a custom Father’s Day card with the release, making the unboxing experience part of the story.

This is one of the most narrative-driven Air Jordan 3 releases in recent memory. The design earns its meaning. Every detail points back to a real moment that changed Michael Jordan’s life forever.

Air Jordan 3 “World’s Best Dad”

DETAILED LOOK: “World’s Best Dad” Air Jordan 3 OG
Releasing on May 16th.

: visualeyezsales pic.twitter.com/s44tV5vSCp
— zSneakerHeadz (@zSneakerHeadz) April 20, 2026

The Air Jordan 3 “World’s Best Dad” carries one of the most meaningful color palettes the silhouette has seen. A clean Sail tumbled leather upper sets the tone throughout, paired with muted University Red accents and wear-away off-white leather overlays.

Textile replicas of the Chicago Bulls locker room floor replace the traditional elephant print overlays at the toe and heel. Nike Air branding returns on the heel, keeping the shoe rooted in OG design language.

The combination of sail, black, red, pale ivory, and palomino creates a warm, restrained palette that feels personal rather than loud. It’s a shoe built around a memory, not a colorway.

Also the retail price of the Air Jordan 3 “World’s Best Dad” will be $210 when they drop.

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Lemonade – Album by Beyoncé

Alexander Cole — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Ten years ago today, Beyoncé came through with what some consider to be her magnum opus. The album in question is, of course, Lemonade. This began as a Tidal exclusive that was then released as a 65-minute film on HBO. As soon as this project came out, it became a sensation. A project that everyone had to listen to. If you were a fan of music, you had to give this a chance. Overall, this succeeded as being one of Bey’s most critically beloved works of art. A project that will likely stand the test of time. On the album’s anniversary, we highly recommend you give it a listen. One of those projects that only comes around once in a generation.

Release Date: April 23, 2016

Genre: Pop & R&B

Tracklist for Lemonade

1. Pray You Catch Me
2. Hold Up
3. Don’t Hurt Yourself ft. Jack White
4. Sorry
5. 6 Inch ft. The Weeknd
6. Daddy Lessons
7. Love Drought
8. Sandcastles
9. Forward ft. James Blake
10. Freedom ft. Kendrick Lamar
11. All Night
12. Formation

Awards & Commercial Performance

Lemonade was an awards juggernaut. At the Grammys, it received numerous nominations, taking home two awards for Best Urban Contemporary Album and Best Music Video for “Formation.” Recently, Rolling Stone made the claim that Lemonade was the greatest album of the 21st Century. It was also declared the best album of the 2010s by publications like Consequence of Sound and The Associated Press.

In terms of sales, the album has been a massive success for Beyoncé. It is currently four-times platinum. Furthermore, it immediately went number one on the Billboard 200. Despite being a Tidal exclusive at first, it eventually made its way to all other platforms, which made it accessible to everyone, thus contributing to better numbers as time went on.

What Did HotNewHipHop Commenters Think?

At the time of our review of Lemonade, Drake’s Views had just come out. As a result, many of our readers were comparing the two albums. Furthermore, it feels as though the trolls had completely taken over the conversation. “As far as female RnB singers go… Drakes not that far behind Beyoncé,” one reader wrote. “That user rating is a joke. If This album gets a 49% user rating than Views should get something like a 15%,” said another. Whole some were attemping to give the album a fair shake, others just wanted to complain and compete for the top comment. Ultimately, it is a perfect distillation of internet forums in 2016.

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Word Up Son – Song by Grafh & 38 Spesh

Alexander Cole — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Grafh and 38 Spesh are two artists who have collaborated frequently with one another. Their gritty style of rap has been a huge hit with fans, and they always seem to put their best foot forward. That is certainly the case on the new song, “Word Up Son.” This is a song with some serious production that immediately pulls you in. Meanwhile, Grafh and 38 Spesh go back and forth, showcasing their immense artistic chemistry. Their brand of hip-hop is one that just oozes New York and the East Coast as a whole. It’s a dope listen, and we highly recommend.

Release Date: April 22, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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U-N-I – Song by Deante Hitchcock

Alexander Cole — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Deante Hitchcock is an artist who has been around for a long time, and he has never been afraid to reinvent himself. Lately, he has been getting into a unique bag. Songs with hints of indie rock in them, all with some solid melodic singing. The songs sound nostalgic and have a vibe to them that is perfect for the summer. His latest song “U-N-I” certainly fits that mold. It’s a song with some smooth production and even smoother vocals. Hitchcock catches a vibe on the song, and the sugary sweet lyrics certainly add some layers to the track. If you want to be in a good mood, definitely give this a listen today.

Release Date: April 22, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Turk’s Photo With Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Triggers Uproar

Caroline Fisher — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:59:43 +0000

Hot Boy Turk is currently in hot water, as recently, he took to Instagram to share a photo of himself alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at what appeared to be some kind of political event. “Still Standing On Bidness With @robertfkennedyjr #JOSEPH,” he captioned the post. Immediately, this left social media users divided. While some are glad to see the artist getting involved, others were quick to call him out for associating with someone who’s had such a controversial career.

“This the guy who said blk children with autism need to be removed from their homes and be reparented!!! This ain’t the flex you think it is!!!!! @originalhotboyturk,” one commenter writes. “First Wayne… must be a New Orleans thing,” another claims. Someone else says, “Delete! I can’t follow DF!”

At the time of writing, Turk has not publicly addressed the backlash.

Turk & Cash Money Drama

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This isn’t the only controversy Turk has been a part of in recent months, however. He also has his fair share of issues with the Cash Money crew. During an interview with DJ Thoro for AllHipHop back in February, he discussed their Verzuz battle against No Limit and the fact that he wasn’t invited. According to him, he’s not exactly sure why he didn’t get the call.

“I don’t know,” he explained. “People might be like, ‘He know.’ I really don’t know, and they can’t tell you why. I believe it be miscommunication. I’m man enough to sit down and be like, ‘I don’t know,’ and that’s the real, God-honest truth. They would be on this b***h and be like, ‘He know.’ That’s deflection, that’s manipulation… Don’t go telling the people I know… It’s really not nothing. I could go around saying all kinds of s**t, which I’m not because I really don’t know why they’re acting the way they’re acting.”

He went on to claim that the Verzuz was “an epic fail” without him and Lil Wayne.

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“Michael” Biopic Sparks Debate Over Whether 2Pac’s Film Was The Worst Ever

Cole Blake — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:54:44 +0000

Amid criticism of the new film, Michael, which details the life and career of the legendary singer, Michael Jackson, fans on social media have been debating the worst biopics of all time. One viral tweet suggests that there is “nothing worse” than the 2017 film, All Eyez on Me, which centers around 2Pac.

Fans on X (formerly Twitter) brought up tons of films in response to the post, including Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B, Bohemian Rhapsody, Straight Outta Compton, and more. “NOTHING. one of the worst movies ever,” one user wrote, agreeing with the original post. Another countered: “Y’all act like that Michael Jackson biopic with Flex don’t exist or the lifetime Aaliyah biopic, lifetime, Whitney Houston biopic. Tupac joint was bad but it wasn’t worse than them.” One more suggested: “I assume you didn’t see that Bob Marley movie that came out last year then. I got some good sleep in the theater that night,” while another wrote, “Naw u trippin, that Biggie Smalls one was the absolute worst of all time.”

When Does “Michael” Hit Theaters?

Nothing is worse than that Tupac biopic
— Doom Coming (@Getthebagcoach) April 21, 2026

Michael hits theaters on April 24, 2026. It stars Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Miles Teller, and Colman Domingo. It’s directed by Antoine Fuqua and was written by John Logan. Jaafar Jackson is the biological nephew of Michael Jackson and the son of Jermaine Jackson. Michael marks his feature film debut.

Fans Debate Biopics

Following its initial premiere on April 10, 2026, it’s been receiving mostly negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, just 36% of 120 critics’ reviews are positive, while Metacritic lists its score as 38 out of 100. Many critics complained about the lack of mention of the allegations of child sexual abuse that Jackson faced during his life. Others praised Jaafar’s performance as one of the strongest aspects of the film.

NOTHING. one of the worst movies ever
— N-jay (@_Njay3) April 21, 2026

I beg to differhttps://t.co/9FdUgY7mw6
— Bleu J (@BleuSoul22) April 22, 2026

Naw u trippin, that Biggie Smalls one was the absolute worst of all time
— Dre Allen (@dreallenmusic) April 21, 2026

Y’all act like that Michael Jackson biopic with Flex don’t exist or the lifetime Aaliyah biopic, lifetime, Whitney Houston biopic. Tupac joint was bad but it wasn’t worse than them
— Protect yo MENTAL and yo CHICKEN (@WOOOOO_RICFLAIR) April 21, 2026

I assume you didn’t see that Bob Marley movie that came out last year then. I got some good sleep in the theater that night
— Carolina Connect (@CarolinaConect) April 21, 2026

I thought it was good
— From The Sipp (@FromTheSipp) April 21, 2026

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Draya Michele Reveals She’s Been Attending Culinary School

Cole Blake — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:14:42 +0000

Draya Michele surprised fans by revealing that she’s been attending culinary school for months in a post on Instagram on Tuesday. Captioning several pictures of herself in the kitchen and some of her meals, Michele expressed her excitement about the endeavor.

“For the past few months, I’ve been in culinary school. Becoming a chef was never something on my mood board (until lately) but that’s the beauty of life. I’ve enjoyed cooking for my loved ones for years, and now I’m just perfecting it,” she wrote. “You’re allowed to evolve, You’re allowed to pivot. You’re allowed to discover new passions you never saw coming. It’s never too late to change your path or start something new. If you’ve been waiting for a sign… this is it.”

Fans in the comments section shared supportive messages. “Do whatever the f*ck you wanna do friend! This ain’t a practice life it’s meant to be lived to the fullest,” one user wrote. Another added: “Wow!! i’m so encouraged i’ve always wanted to do this!” Michele’s boyfriend, Jalen Green, even popped up to share a black heart emoji.

Draya Michele’s Relationship With Jalen Green

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Draya Michele and Jalen Green started dating back in the summer of 2023. They announced the arrival of their daughter the following May. They faced plenty of backlash as a couple due to their 17-year age difference, with Michele being 41 years old and Green being just 24.

“We try to stay off the internet and not really listen to that kind of stuff,” Michele told TMZ back in June 2024. “We block it out and mind our business.” She added: “Love is love at the end of the day. Two adults being in love, I don’t know why that would rub people the wrong way. It’s kind of weird.”

Rumors of a rift in their relationship spread, last year, when a video of them arguing outside The Manor hotel in SoHo during New York Fashion Week went viral. To end the drama, they put on a united front on social media afterward.

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15-Year-Old Charged In Alleged Kidnapping, Assault Of Ay Huncho’s Bodyguard

Caroline Fisher — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:57:38 +0000

Earlier this week, Ay Huncho’s bodyguard was allegedly assaulted and taken from his family home in Western Sydney. According to police, the perpetrators allegedly forced 32-year-old Emilio Chalhoub into his own vehicle. The vehicle was later found partially burnt in a nearby suburb. Per ABC, Chalhoub was discovered on a property in Casula a few hours after the alleged kidnapping. He allegedly walked out “bound with cable ties” with a “bag over his head” and had injuries to his face, head, and body, along with a suspected broken jaw and nose.

The property was raided, and various items were allegedly seized, including a baseball bat and a firearm. Four men and a 15-year-old boy were arrested and brought to a police station in Liverpool. They’ve since been hit with multiple charges.

One of the men has been charged with kidnapping and causing actual bodily harm, participating and contributing to a criminal group, blackening or disguising his face with the intent to commit an indictable offense, possessing an unauthorized prohibited firearm, and destroying property greater than $5,000.

Ay Huncho’s Bodyguard Allegedly Kidnapped

The three other adults were charged with kidnapping and causing actual bodily harm, participating and contributing to a criminal group, blackening or disguising their faces with the intent to commit an indictable offense, aggravated taking or driving a motor vehicle with a person armed with a weapon, possessing an unauthorized prohibited firearm, and destroying property greater than $5,000.

All four adults appeared in Liverpool Local Court virtually today (April 22), where they were denied bail. The case has reportedly been adjourned until June.

As for the 15-year-old, he’s expected to attend Children’s Court on kidnapping offences. His additional charges include participating and contributing to a criminal group, blackening or disguising his face with the intent to commit an indictable offense, aggravated taking or driving a motor vehicle with a person armed with a weapon, possessing an unauthorized prohibited firearm, and destroying property greater than $5,000.

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