Release Date: July 25, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: RRRIXHASF THE EP

Quotable Lyrics from Been On

This .223, that 5.56, that problem solver,
All a n***a know, s**t Homixide, you’ll play, you die, don’t meet no doctors,
I’m OD geeked off dead opps, I smoke this s**t like rasta,
Uh, mob truck slide, we hide it,
I smoke Terp, this not Biscotti

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In a clip caught by The Hip Hop Wolf on Instagram, the Maybach Music Group mogul claimed his G-Unit counterpart is stealing money from the city. “Let me ask how it’s going over there in Shreveport,” he remarked. “You borrowed all them people money, didn’t you? Return they money back. ‘Cause Shreveport ain’t give you the loans you was looking for. ‘Cause they smart… Why would you need a film studio? You’re stealing the people’s money. Give them people back their money, Curtis.”

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This was after (and before) Rick Ross responded to 50 Cent’s sales clowning, as caught by The Jasmine Brand on Instagram. Ross claimed most people are using bots for sales now, pointing to his ownership of his work and big moves he planned for the Set In Stone rollout such as new music videos.

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50 Cent & Rick Ross Beef

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For those unaware, Rick Ross’ beef with 50 Cent goes all the way back to 2008, when the former was really becoming a massive hip-hop name. They allegedly had an awkward and icy encounter at the BET Awards, which led to a back-and-forth feud over hip-hop loyalties, business acumen, romantic relationships, and a lot more.

At this point, it seems very unlikely that the two will one day bury the hatchet, although it’s not impossible. After all, two business-minded music moguls with their career peaks in the rearview probably have a lot to bond over.

In any case, we’ll see what the final Set In Stone numbers are this weekend. As for G-Unit Studios in Shreveport, despite the setbacks, it seems like everyone involved still wants it to succeed. So these MCs will just continue on their paths despite the other’s trolling.

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Many folks who saw the alleged leak reacted wildly to it on social media. They had jokes and mockeries to make, some more insensitive or lewd than others. But a lot of other social media users doubt whether this alleged tape leak is true and called out folks sharing it for violating privacy and subjecting the entrepreneur to more salacious negativity.

She hasn’t publicly addressed these allegations at press time on the Internet, and we will see if that changes. Ari Fletcher usually claps back online, but this might be a situation to let fizzle out on the timeline.

It’s a very sad and unfortunate situation if the leak is real, but its veracity still hasn’t been confirmed. Even if it isn’t, it’s still harrowing for someone to have to deal with this scrutiny, and hopefully Fletcher gets to the bottom of this possibly fake leak soon.

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Who Is Ari Fletcher Dating?

Beyond this, though, Ari Fletcher has much brighter news to focus on. She recently confirmed her engagement to Moneybagg Yo and hinted they actually already married in some way, looking forward to a larger ceremony next year.

“I’m really excited. But I’m real nervous,” Ari told The Shade Room. “Because, like, damn, I’m grown as hell. A wedding! Like, ooh!”

Elsewhere, Ari Fletcher is enjoying her lavish life and trying not to pay too much attention to Internet chatter. She does not play around with this kind of scrutiny and gossip, and might seek justice for this alleged sex tape leak. Or, on the other hand, Fletcher might let it fade away.

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In any case, she should never have to face situations like these, especially in such a public way. As folks continue to debate the alleged leak, they are also thinking of avoiding this kind of engagement in the future.

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According to The Los Angeles Times, a former security guard for Drakeo testified under oath that he saw YG brandish a knife and slash it in The Ruler’s direction during the 2021 backstage fight at the Once Upon A Time In L.A. festival in which assailants fatally stabbed the L.A. rapper. This information reportedly comes from recently unveiled deposition excerpts, specifically from security guard Alrick Cooper III’s March 19 deposition last year.

Cooper III reportedly alleged YG was “front and center” during the fight and was one of three men who brandished knives during the altercation. He also claimed the artist was wearing a ski mask, but that he could recognize him due to the hazel eyes.

Cooper also alleged at least 20 to 25 people confronted The Ruler’s entourage in 2021, and he only recognized YG. He claims the assailants trapped them near the artist entrance wearing red clothing, and that festival staff did not intervene and closed two gates that could’ve been escape routes.

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YG & Drakeo The Ruler

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The deposition reportedly surfaced last month in connection to Drakeo The Ruler’s family’s civil lawsuit against festival organizers and security contractors. It also adds context to the execution of a search warrant on a Burbank property this week, which detained YG. He was not arrested, and no additional information about the warrant or its execution has been revealed at press time.

YG denied involvement in Drakeo The Ruler’s murder, blasting the allegations against him in his new track “WE KNOW THE TRUTH” from his album THE GENTLEMEN’S CLUB. During a press conference with Complex, he said he addressed the rumors in order to move on with his life and quiet the Internet chatter around him.

A law enforcement spokesperson reportedly said they “cannot comment as this is an ongoing and open investigation” when asked if YG was a suspect or person of interest in the murder investigation. Representatives for YG reportedly did not immediately respond to a comment request at press time.

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Release Date: July 24, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from LLTK

Suicide up on my mind, you was the one that kept me up,
I just lost the only n***a that showed me that he gave a f**k,
They think it happened overnight, but they don’t know how we grew up,
They don’t know we used to share each other’s clothes and hit the club

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We started with the new LP from Shimmy, a bright Florida MC who came through with his most cohesive and dynamic project yet. Aron found it a bit too repetitive in some areas. But we both had a lot of praise for the flows on display, the sensitivity to genre-blending, and Loe’s burgeoning identity as a hitmaker and seductive crooner. Hopefully there are even greater things to come.

Then, we got into YG Verzuz The Game, talking about their different eras in West Coast hip-hop, the celebratory vibe of the battle, and how we felt Complex voters downplayed Game too much in their assessment. While we believe The Documentary‘s creator has a better catalog and is more of a rapper’s rapper, we argued that YG’s cavalcade of hits and more pop-friendly material gave him the edge in a Verzuz setting.

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But the discussion around these artists’ different eras also got us wondering how artists can even measure success reliably these days. We spoke about artists like Rick Ross and Lizzo having unfortunately poor first week sales despite their continued relevance in the public eye. Our explanations and analysis included considerations for different types of label deals, Internet narratives superseding content, and not yet having a proper metric to gauge streaming success.

Back to Los Angeles, though, Aron and I also praised Complex‘s best L.A. songs list for its variety, debating over how quickly songs should enter that canon. For example, we disagreed over whether “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar deserved the number five spot, which I still find to be slightly premature.

Finally, we expressed our excitement for Tyga’s $TARFACE era, expressing confidence in his hit-making ability and commending his outward shift to a new sound. We will see if it pans out when the album drops very soon.

Join us next week for the next HotNewHipHop livestream, where we’ll dive into the most relevant topics of the summer. Elsewhere, stay on HNHH to review new songs and albums and catch up with all of our coverage and analysis.

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For those unaware, they rescheduled the dinner because, back in April, a shooting occurred that derailed the event. Minaj was in attendance, and while reflecting on the alleged assassination attempt, Trump jokingly claimed she misunderstood the ruckus.

“But after hearing the gunshots, many people yelled, ‘Get down! Get down!’ Which caused Nicki Minaj to start twerking,” he remarked, as caught by Hollywood Unlocked on Instagram. “Can you believe it? ‘Get down.’ She’s the only one that really understood what that meant.”

We will see if the Queen of the Barbz responds to this joke or clarifies if she really twerked or not. Obviously, it’s just a joke, and apparently one of the few that landed a little bit. This was Trump’s first time attending a (full) WHCD, and his rocky relationship with a lot of press is no secret.

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Nicki Minaj’s Political Views

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Nicki Minaj’s support of Donald Trump reflects her passionate views on free speech, financial stability, and conservative social policies. She’s promoted the “Trump Accounts” initiative from the U.S. Treasury, celebrated Elon Musk, and fought with Democrats and other left-of-center figures over these topics.

Some fans think Nicki is just speaking her mind openly without any reservations, whereas others accuse her of seeking favors from the administration. Both she and the administration itself have denied this time and time again, but it hasn’t slowed down fans’ criticisms or disappointment.

Elsewhere, though, Donald Trump’s comments on Nicki Minaj aren’t always in a joking manner. He’s been appreciative of her support and even admires her beauty, as he called her “hot” just last month.

We’ll see if this dynamic stays mostly in the social media space or if Minaj becomes a larger part of Trump’s circle. In any case, at least the WHCD was able to take place without a shooting threat this time around.

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In a clip caught by Yk on Twitter, the Toronto superstar is onstage at a club when a friend of his said the following: “Tour coming soon, don’t worry about it. We gon’ talk about it.” In response, the OVO mogul started to laugh affirmatively.

While this is barely a tease and par the course when it comes to vague promises, it already energized fans who have been begging for a concert run. Also, this comes amid a lot of sustained success for ICEMAN, so the momentum behind this triple-album era is still strong.

As such, many folks expect this trek to take place in 2027, or maybe towards the tail end of this year. However, for the latter case to happen, we would need an announcement pretty soon. No matter what, it’ll probably end up being one of the most successful tours of the 6ix God’s career, and in hip-hop at large.

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Drake’s ICEMAN Tour Tease

There have been other teases possibly pointing to Drake’s ICEMAN tour, although they are months old at this point. Some fans took special note of the “Freeze The World” hoodies some of his crew wore during music video shoots. That’s as good of a title for a world tour as folks can get.

But again, all of this is speculative at press time. Die-hards just hope they get an official announcement soon.

It would mark the next step in Drake “proving himself right” about the last two years, as he recently claimed in an Instagram post. There’s been a lot of turbulence in his path following the Kendrick Lamar battle, but this ICEMAN era continues to prove itself as a triumphant return to form. A wildly successful concert trek would be the cherry on top of this run.

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Release Date: July 25, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Fool’s Mate

Got a flow that will fill stands,
Only reason ‘Kiss eating ’cause he Fat Joe lil’ mans

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These aren’t final production photos yet. Renders show a bright blue upper with a woven multi color panel. Small squares in red, purple, yellow, and green fill that section. The rest of the shoe stays solid blue throughout. That includes the sole, laces, and heel wrap.

The Jordan 15 has always split opinion among sneaker fans. Its shape looks different from most other Jordan models. Some fans call the design unique and forward thinking. Others still find it hard to embrace.

This colorway will likely add to that debate. The bright blue base is bold and hard to ignore. Woven detailing brings extra texture into the mix. That combination feels experimental compared to past releases.

Mockups always come with some uncertainty attached. Final versions can shift slightly before release. Still, this gives fans an early sense of direction. Reactions online are already mixed based on early images.

Some fans like the bold color choice. Others aren’t sold on the shape or texture. With over a year until release, opinions may still shift. For now, this remains an early look at a divisive shoe.

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Air Jordan 15 “Hyper Blue”

Looking closer at the renders, the woven panel stands out most. Dozens of small squares create a busy, colorful pattern. That detail contrasts sharply against the solid blue base.

The shape of the Jordan 15 also draws attention on its own. Its low profile and angled heel look different from typical Jordans. Some fans compare the silhouette to running shoes instead. Others see it as one of Jordan’s more unusual designs.

This colorway leans fully into that unconventional shape. Bright blue makes the woven detailing pop even more. Whether that combination works will depend on personal taste. Overall, erly images always draw mixed reactions before the actual release.

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