Release Date: August 14, 2026

Genre: R&B

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from #nohardfeelings

And what would be the difference if you would change?
It wasn’t just the distance that lost your smile,
And I know,
That you can’t find this loving elsewhere

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Release Date: August 14, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Wanna Go

Real from the get-go, s**t, I’m as real as it gets, h*e,
All of my DMs talking about, “Hey, sis, where did you get those?”
Watching my page, waiting to see what a b***h got,
I just be like, “B***h, stop, keep shopping on TikTok”

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Release Date: August 14, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: The Godbody (expected September 18)

Quotable Lyrics from Goin Down

Dogg Pound, Wu-Tang, chitty-chitty, bang-bang
Oxtail, vegan chicken wing, tt’s a gangster thing,
I got the shovel, come out the huffel,
‘Fore the trouble over bubble

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Release Date: August 14, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist of HITStory 2: Success Is A Dirty Word

1. INTRO SKIT
2. SUCCESS IS A DIRTY WORD
3. CLASH
4. DO IT (with Quavo)
5. FRIDAY (with Dom Kennedy)
6. S&V (with Jazze Pha)
7. FRANCHISE BOY
8. CAN’T IGNORE IT
9. NATIONAL TV
10. HIGH SPEED CHASE
11. AMERICAN PIE
12. TALK NICE TO ME
13. LOVE STORY
14. NEW MONEY
15. STITCHED LIP (with Chase N. Chase and Johnathan Hulett
16. DOIN’ A LOOK (with Ty Dolla $ign and Ab-Soul)
17. WATCH IT COME TRUE (with James Fauntleroy)

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According to an exclusive AllHipHop report from Grouchy Greg Watkins, federal prosecutors asked Judge Michael Fitzgerald to seal their witness list after a Thursday (August 13) hearing. This follows reports caught by No Jumper on Instagram about prosecutors indicating they have 35 witnesses ready to testify in the case, with 20 of these reportedly being key to the trial.

Also, this follows the revelation that some of Lil Durk’s music will be evidence in this proceeding. This includes the “Piss Me Off” song and music video, as well as lyrics from “Back Again,” “Still Trappin’,” and “Redman.”

As for the seal request, prosecutors reportedly didn’t name any witnesses or offer a safety explanation, simply asking for a seal “until further order of the Court.” We will see if Judge Fitzgerald agrees or reveals the witness list sooner.

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How Long Could Lil Durk Be In Jail?

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The reason why prosecutors want to seal the witness list before trial is because of threats that emerged against judges and the court ever since the Chicago rapper’s 2024 arrest. These include threatening voicemails and public statements. Amid defense lawyers rejecting accusations that Durk threatens or endangers witnesses, investigators found no connection between him and these threats.

“Evidence collected in this case also shows defendant has allegedly placed monetary bounties to solicit other murders, including a family member of a witness,” prosecutors reportedly alleged. “Defendant’s modus operandi is clear: he will use his power, his money, his influence, and any pretrial release to endanger anyone who he perceives as a threat, including witnesses in this case.”

If convicted, Smurk could face life in federal prison. More recently, conflicting reports emerged about cellphone evidence being used in trial, as it’s unclear if investigators were able to find the information they sought. Also, it seems like the court rejected prosecutors’ request for a gag order in this case.

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But we kicked things off with a New Music Friday roundup. Aron highlighted the new Nipsey Hussle album Prolific with Bino Rideaux, Quavo and Pharrell’s song “Trance,” and Busta Rhymes and J Dilla’s song “Talk Ya S**t” featuring Lil Wayne, which is from Busta and Dilla’s upcoming album. All great picks, along with Open Mike Eagle’s DOOMED! album with Kenny Segal, Denzel Curry and Kenneth Blume coming back with the Yebba-assisted “DIFFERENCE” single for UNLOCKED II, and Erykah Badu and The Alchemist previewing their album with “Witch Doctor.”

Then, Aron and I discussed Kanye West’s recent concerts, highlighting the nostalgic tracklist and how measured and collected Ye seems to be. Even without onstage rants and other bigotries, though, we predicted he will have to be more proactive and intentional with righting his controversial wrongs rather than just letting them mull over in silence.

Next, we debated about Drake’s recent livestream and whether or not it’s a bad look for his legacy. The short answer? Nope. He’s one of the few artists who can do this without missing a beat, and Aron and I compared it to other streamers in hip-hop. All in all, Drizzy represents the attention-driven streaming game better than most, and we found it to be a fun display that shows why many rappers might look at streaming as a better alternative income-wise.

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HNHH Live

In addition, Aron and I told our hip-hop origin stories for the art form’s 53rd birthday. How we got into the genres represents not just how interconnected the history is, but how different origin stories can look for all fans. We emphasized the importance of building community in hip-hop, supporting local scenes, and taking bits from all eras to highlight how special the album is.

Also, Aron and I looked at some new or updated Complex lists for this anniversary, namely, their 100 Hottest Rappers and 100 Best Beats Of All Time. The lists were unsurprising, although we were disappointed in the lack of more varied production and eras on the latter list. As for the rapper ranking, we didn’t expect folks like A$AP Rocky and Ye to rank relatively low.

Later on, we spoke about the new Megan Thee Stallion interview on Michelle Obama’s podcast, as well as NBA YoungBoy’s recent revelations with Funny Marco. Aron highlighted YB’s surprising pivot away from music, praising his commitment to his health and his ability to cater to a specific fanbase. As for Megan, I found her reflections on personal passion turning into scrutinized fame very compelling, and we are very excited for whatever ACT III holds.

Finally, we covered some hip-hop anniversaries this week, such as Nicki Minaj’s Queen album and her collab with Megan Thee Stallion and Ty Dolla $ign, “Hot Girl Summer.” Other favorites of ours included Rae Sremmurd’s SremmLife 2 and, of course, Biggie Smalls’ iconic “Juicy.”

Check back in with us next week for another HNHH livestream and make sure to rate songs and albums on the website.

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“10 years later, after everything we’ve been through, somehow it all still comes back to love,” Ray captioned a picture of Princess on the social media platform. “No matter what happened, what was said, what people saw or what anybody thinks they know about us, we know what’s real. Through the good times and the hard ones, we’ve stayed connected. And I think somewhere along the way we learned how to love each other without conditions. I’m grateful I can still talk to you, be your friend, stand beside you and protect the family we created. And whatever worries life brings your way, I’ll always work harder to make better. I told you I don’t wanna get a divorce! We will get it right – Happy 10 years @princesslove.”

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Ray J & Princess Love’s Marriage

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For those unaware, Ray J and Princess Love’s multiple divorce filings over the years have been the most recent flare-ups in a decade-plus-long saga. The two met in 2013, starred together on Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood, tied the knot in 2016, and had two children together.

However, their relationship issues became public spectacles more significantly in 2020, the year in which Princess filed for divorce for the first time. In 2024, she filed for a fourth time. In a post about the split, Love emphasized their commitment to coparenting and defending a healthy family dynamic.

But their relationship also experienced strain and controversy in other ways that go beyond court filings. Authorities arrested Ray J for allegedly pulling a gun on Princess Love last year. He claimed she tried to take their kids away from him, and she accused him of being an abuser.

The singer’s health problems made Princess change her protective order stemming from this incident so he can see their kids. We will see if this builds up to a reconciliation, whether as partners or as friends.

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According to an exclusive AllHipHop report from Grouchy Greg Watkins, a Thursday (August 13) joint report shows opposing requests to Chief U.S. District Judge Kenneth Gonzales. Plaintiffs Rory Michie and Nathaniel Torres want another 90-day pause or the court’s approval for more discovery, whereas the defendants want a partial lift of a court stay in order to refile dismissal motions while Stake waits for an arbitration ruling from Illinois.

Drake and Stake’s Virginia case moved into arbitration, which represents a win for the defendants. The court found that plaintiffs had signed their right to sue away, and thus, this moved out of court into a negotiation process. We will see if a similar outcome awaits the New Mexico allegations.

Regarding these, plaintiffs Michie and Torres want discovery into how the Toronto superstar allegedly reached New Mexico residents via his Stake campaign. “Without discovery, Plaintiff cannot ascertain the exact number of New Mexico residents that have subscribed to Drake’s Kick.com channel or that Drake has targeted with promotional content and convinced to gamble on Stake.us,” lawyers reportedly wrote. “But the Court can reasonably infer from Drake’s substantial follower count and widespread influence on young people nationwide, as well as from Plaintiff’s experience, that Drake has conducted at least a ‘single transaction’ within New Mexico.”

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Drake’s Stake Lawsuit

According to them, one transaction could justify the state’s long-arm law to review Drizzy’s partnerships and marketing moves. Previously, the 6ix God claimed he never specifically targeted New Mexico residents with his promotions and did not create content with Stake advertisements in the state in mind.

Elsewhere, this new filing reportedly indicates Stake won arbitration in a similar South Carolina case. However, they reportedly appealed to the Eighth Circuit in Minnesota after a judge’s refusal of arbitration in another case.

Gonzales hasn’t reportedly ruled on these requests at press time. If the judge sides with the prosecution and extends the current stay by 90 days, plaintiffs are reportedly asking for a status check on November 11.

Drake and Stake’s legal woes may be numerous, but none of the allegations against them have been proven. Amid dismissals and lengthy legal processes, we will see if any of these filings move forward or similarly move to arbitration.

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The piece is officially a Rolex Piece Unique, meaning it exists as a true standalone design with no plans for a second version. “FREEZE THE WORLD” is engraved into the caseback, tying the watch directly to his Iceman rollout. Drake made that exclusivity clear himself, warning fans not to have their local jeweler attempt a recreation.

White and blue diamonds create the icy gradient effect across the case and bracelet, giving the piece its nickname. More diamonds cover the face itself, keeping the entire watch consistent from every angle. It’s flashy and expensive, so pretty in-line with Drake’s aesthetic.

This isn’t the first Rolex tied to the Iceman era either. Drake wore a separate platinum Daytona in the “What Did I Miss” music video, and that same watch appeared during a livestream teasing the album before its May release.

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Drake’s New Rolex

Drake has a long history of receiving custom jewelry timed to major career moments. In 2021, he gifted a custom Rolex Day-Date to Lil Baby around the time “The Voice of the Heroes” hit No. 1, showing this kind of milestone-driven gifting runs both directions.

His own collection includes pieces with serious cultural weight too. Earlier this year, his Rolex GMT-Master II tied to the Take Care album cover, complete with baguette diamonds and a custom OVO owl engraving, was listed for $500,000 through a vintage watch dealer.

Iceman has already made history on its own. The album became the longest-running No. 1 project of 2026, and Drake became the first artist to hold three simultaneous chart entries following its release alongside two other projects.

Getting a Piece Unique from Rolex for that run fits the pattern. It’s not just jewelry, it’s Drake continuing to turn his biggest professional moments into physical, one-of-one artifacts.

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This marks the shoe’s first retro since its original 2008 debut. That original release stayed extremely limited, turning it into a grail that’s traded for four figures over the years. Getting a wider release nearly two decades later finally gave collectors a real shot at owning one.

The colorway draws its name and design from Catalan artist Joan Miró, whose Barcelona sculpture inspired the shoe’s abstract look. White leather and black nubuck form the base, while splashes of red, blue, green, and yellow scatter across the panels in a pattern that mirrors Miró’s artistic style.

A gold “9” sits on the heel, a direct nod to Jordan;s number during the Barcelona Olympics. That Olympic connection is part of what makes the colorway so significant within Jordan Brand’s history.

That gold “9” detail wasn’t the only nod to Jordan’s Olympic run either. The translucent outsole carries a gold tint of its own, stamped with small Miró-style figures that echo the same abstract theme running throughout the rest of the shoe.

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Air Jordan 7 “Miro”

The Air Jordan 7 holds a unique place in Jordan’s career. He wore the model during his second NBA championship run and throughout the Dream Team’s historic run at the 1992 Olympics.

Seeing Chris Brown wear the “Miro” on stage says a lot about how far this particular colorway’s reputation has traveled. It’s not a mainstream Jordan release, it’s a deep cut that mostly resonates with serious collectors and longtime sneaker culture followers.

Celebrity sightings like this tend to give already-hyped releases another wave of attention. Chris Brown has a long history of showing off rare and hard-to-find sneakers during performances, and this pair fits right into that pattern.

With the retro still fairly fresh on the market, moments like this only add to the shoe’s growing reputation as one of the standout Jordan releases of 2026.

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