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, 17 Mar 2026 16:18:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Snoop Dogg’s “Smoke Weed Everyday” Trademark Gets Rejected For Several Reasons https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/983667-snoop-dogg-smoke-weed-everyday-trademark-rejected Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:18:28 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=983667 Snoop Dogg already owns a Los Angeles dispensary and Amsterdam coffeeshop that operate under the acronym, "S.W.E.D."

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Snoop Dogg was unable to get a federal trademark on his catchphrase, “Smoke Weed Everyday.” The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ruled against Snoop getting ownership over the phrase for several reasons.

According to Billboard, the trademark examiner wrote that “Smoke Weed Everyday” has already become too common a phrase to properly function as a brand name. “This term or phrase is a song lyric commonly used in association with cannabis use,” they wrote. “Because consumers are accustomed to seeing this term or phrase used in ordinary language by many different sources, they would not perceive it as a mark identifying the source of applicant’s goods and/or services but rather as only conveying an informational message.”

Additionally, the examiner took issue with marijuana still being illegal at the federal level. “Because applicant’s goods and/or services include items or activities that are a per se violation of federal law, the intended use or use of the applied-for mark in commerce in connection with such goods and/or services cannot be lawful,” they further wrote.

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Can Snoop Dogg File For Appeal?

In turn, Snoop can still use “Smoke Weed Everyday” as he wishes, but he won’t be able to prevent other parties from copying him. He can still take his case to PTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and even federal court if he wishes.

Snoop already runs a Los Angeles dispensary and Amsterdam coffeeshop that operate under the name, S.W.E.D. That acronym did get approval for trademark registration.

Despite the setback, Snoop has been successful in several business ventures as of late. For one, he recently paid tribute to the late rapper, 2Pac, through his Cali by Snoop brand. He released a limited-edition red wine titled, 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted. Additionally, Snoop served as an honorary coach and special correspondent for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortinam, earlier this year.

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Who Is Chibu? Streamer Who Defeated Blueface In Brand Risk Boxing Match https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/983649-who-is-chibu-blueface Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:13:33 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=983649 Over the weekend, Blueface took home a disappointing loss after his fight against Chibu at one of Adin Ross' boxing events.

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Over the weekend, Blueface went up against Chibu in the ring at one of Adin Ross’ Brand Risk boxing events, and the fight did not go in his favor. Chibu ended up taking home the victory, leading to some serious disappointment among the “Thotiana” rapper’s loved ones and supporters. It was his first match since 2023, when he defeated Ed Matthews at the OVO Arena Wembley in London.

Chibu has reportedly taken part in 10 boxing matches and won nine of them. He’s a popular Twitch streamer, known for playing games like Fortnite, Roblox, and Amenti. He has roughly 113K followers on the platform. This is the biggest win of his boxing career so far.

After the match, Blueface made it clear that he was not at all pleased with how things played out. He even accused Ross of rigging the fight. According to him, this was the last Brand Risk event he’ll ever be involved in.

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Blueface Accuses Adin Ross Of Rigging Fight

“Adin, you know damn well you ain’t gon’ lose your own money on your own fight card,” said after the loss. “I definitely wasn’t unanimous decision. I give it four to two. But hey, shout out to Brand Risk… I probably won’t get back on Brand Risk because you’re tampering with the bets.”

“I’ll definitely never fight on Brand Risk again,” he continued. “Just based on Adin’s business skills.” DJ Akademiks weighed in on the accusation during a recent livestream, revealing that he’s not buying it.

“You do have to take accountability that physically, you look like you’re in 2000X more shape than Chibu, and you were completely gassed. Completely gassed by the sixth round,” he said. “You thought that because he’s fat, your stamina would be better and for the regular person watching the fight, that’s what it should have been. You’re in shape, he’s fat. Or you look in shape physically, but the reality is, not because you look in shape means you’re actually in shape.”

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Wack 100 Confronts Clavicular With A Proposal https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/983654-wack-100-clavicular-meeting Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:00:07 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=983654 Wack 100 is someone who does not shy away from hanging around Kick streamers, and this weekend, he met up with Clavicular.

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Wack 100 is someone who does not shy away from controversy and controversial figures as a whole. After all, he has managed controversial figures like Blueface.

Some fans find Wack 100 to be a nuisance. Someone who inserts himself in stories that don’t involve him. Furthermore, his constant threats of exposing people’s paperwork have also made him enemy number one in some circles. Regardless, Wack remains a public figure, and he is showing no signs of slowing down when it comes to his trolling.

Recently, he even decided to associate himself with the lookmaxxing streamer, Clavicular. In this video, which is not permitted to be shown on this website, Wack 100 meets Clavicular for the very first time, and they have a lengthy discussion.

Overall, the two spoke about how Clavicular is banned from numerous clubs in Miami and cannot seem to get back in.

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Wack 100 Meets Clavicular

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 24: N.O.R.E. Blueface and Wack 100 attend the 2nd annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards at The Beverly Hilton on June 24, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Prince Williams/Getty Images)

Wack 100 claims to know many of the club owners in the city. Additionally, he is vowing to get the streamer unbanned from these places. Clav believes he is banned due to his age, although the whole “HH” Kanye West controversy might have something to do with it as well.

The mere fact that Wack would associate with Clavicular in such a way feels a bit out of character. Clavicular is a white streamer who constantly says the N-word and has proven time and time again that he has some character issues.

With that in mind, it doesn’t seem like Wack cares about any backlash. After all, he has dealt with a whole lot worse in the past. At this point, the streaming world is all about clout, and no one seems to have any integrity anymore. It’s just the nature of the beast.

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Michael Jordan Is The Savior NASCAR Has Desperately Needed For Years https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/983443-michael-jordan-savior-nascar Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:52:02 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=983443 Michael Jordan had been an owner in NASCAR since 2021, although after a landmark lawsuit win, it feels like the tides are starting to turn.

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Michael Jordan is a man who needs no introduction. A mythical figure who dominated the NBA for two decades, winning six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.

Despite his dominance and greatness on the floor, the one knock against Jordan has been his career as an executive. As owner of the Charlotte Hornets, he never really saw his team enjoy any kind of success. Instead, the Hornets were mostly a laughing stock under his tutelage, so much so that there was this sense that the team was ruining his legacy. Every bad draft pick, every bad signing, and every bad coaching hire was seen as an indictment of Jordan’s passion for the sport. It was also great ammunition for pundits looking to make GOAT cases for LeBron James.

Eventually, in 2023, Michael Jordan sold his stake in the Hornets for close to $3 billion, according to CBS Sports. At the time, it was seen as the right decision. His passion for the Hornets was waning, and another passion was reaching critical mass. Of course, we are talking about 23XI Racing, his NASCAR team, which is a joint venture between Jordan and NASCAR superstar Denny Hamlin. For some, Jordan’s involvement in NASCAR seems completely random. However, it is the culmination of a decades-long passion that is finally starting to pay off in a big way.

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Michael Jordan’s Origins In NASCAR

Michael Jordan and Richard Petty in 1982. Image via Reddit

Growing up in Wilmington, North Carolina, Michael Jordan was in the middle of NASCAR country. While NASCAR itself may have been founded in Daytona Beach, Florida, there is no denying that North Carolina is the sport’s de facto home state. It houses tracks like Charlotte, Rockingham, Bowman Gray Stadium, and even North Wilkesboro.

As a kid, Jordan’s father would take the family to races at Talladega, Darlington, and the numerous aforementioned tracks around North Carolina. Fox Sports notes that this is how Jordan fell in love with the sport, watching legends like Richard Petty and Cale Yarborough. Jordan even got to watch the rise of Dale Earnhardt in the late 70s and early 80s.

Over the decades, Jordan would continue to watch NASCAR from a distance, all while dipping his toes into the world of motorsports. For instance, in 2004, he created Michael Jordan Motorsports. This was a team competing in the AMA Superbike Championship. For those unfamiliar, this is motorcycle road racing. A far cry from the NASCAR stock cars he would fund decades later. The team eventually folded in 2013, although Jordan’s passion for motorsport had been established.

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The Creation Of 23XI Racing

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Oct 4, 2021; Talladega, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) celebrates with the trophy after winning the YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports

In 2020, Denny Hamlin was looking to form a new team in the NASCAR Cup Series. Interestingly enough, Hamlin is the first driver in NASCAR history to be sponsored by Jordan Brand. In the late 2000s and early 2010s, Hamlin established a relationship with Jordan by sitting courtside at Hornets games. This would subsequently lead to the opportunity of a lifetime for both men. With Hamlin looking to get a race team off the ground, he went to Jordan, and the two decided it was finally time to get into business with each other.

This subsequently culminated in the creation of 23XI Racing. The name stems from Jordan’s iconic 23 and Hamlin’s number 11. It was the perfect name for a team hoping to be a powerhouse in the sport. Bubba Wallace was eventually announced as the team’s first driver. Quite frankly, this was the perfect choice. To this day, Wallace remains the only black driver in the NASCAR Cup Series. At the time, he had just come off the most consequential season of his NASCAR career.

While he still hadn’t won at the Cup level, he was becoming a household name—a scrappy driver who could make the most of bad equipment. The unfortunate noose incident at Talladega had also made him a target of President Donald Trump. Hamlin recognized him as a fierce competitor and was eager to give him a chance in some good equipment. While 23XI would experience growing pains, there was a belief that Wallace could be the guy.

However, Jordan’s entry into NASCAR came at a very difficult time for the sport. Little did MJ know that his passion project would become a recovery mission.

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The Decline Of NASCAR

Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt
Jeff Gordon beats Dale Earnhardt to the finish line in the Daytona 500 on Feb. 14, 1999.

In 2001, Fox got the broadcasting rights to NASCAR. Unfortunately, their very first race was the 2001 Daytona 500, in which Earnhardt was tragically killed during a last-lap crash. Following the tragedy, NASCAR’s profile continued to rise. According to AutoRacing1, in 2007, NASCAR was averaging close to 7.85 million viewers per race. The sport was quietly becoming just as popular as the NFL, with stars like Jeff Gordon, Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and the Busch brothers leading the way.

During the 1990s, the rivalry between Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon turned NASCAR from a niche sport located in the American Southeast into a National powerhouse. Movies like Days Of Thunder brought the sport into the mainstream. Meanwhile, more and more races were being broadcast on national TV.

However, in the 2010s, things took a turn for the worse. Some of the sport’s biggest stars retired, and there were hardly any interesting newcomers to replace the voids that were left. In 2025, the average Cup series race averaged 2.5 million viewers, a 58 percent decline since 2010. Sure, streaming is a thing now, but this is still a worrisome decline. Not to mention, empty stands have plagued a plethora of tracks, leading to renovations to reduce the number of seats.

It was also during this time that NASCAR had an all-out identity crisis. They lowered the cars from 900 horsepower to 550 horsepower in an effort to make the racing tighter. Instead, the cars became too easy to drive, and aeroblocking led to some truly awful racing that made NASCAR races look like Formula 1 races. Not to mention, the one-race winner-takes-all playoff format turned the Cup Series championship into a complete joke. Thankfully, after 11 years, NASCAR went back to a 10-race Chase For The Cup format for 2026.

Needless to say, the sport has been in dire straits for some time. The decline in ratings, questions about the sport’s legitimacy, and a lack of marketable drivers have left NASCAR looking to pick up the pieces. Typically, you would expect a driver to come save the day. As it turns out, an owner would be the one to bail everyone out.

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Michael Jordan vs. NASCAR

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Oct 27, 2024; Homestead, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick (45) celebrates after winning the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

By 2024, 23XI was becoming one of the best teams in the NASCAR garage. While Joe Gibbs Racing, Penske, and Hendrick Motorsports were still the big three of the sport, 23XI was right on the cusp of greatness. In 2021 and 2022, Bubba Wallace managed to win a couple of races. Meanwhile, the signing of Tyler Reddick led to a plethora of wins throughout 2023 and 2024. Reddick even made the Championship Four in 2024, despite a dark cloud hanging over the sport’s head. Of course, we are talking about the lawsuit Michael Jordan launched against NASCAR.

In October of that year, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports launched a federal antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR. Within this lawsuit, both teams accused NASCAR and its CEO Jim France of running NASCAR as a monopoly. They had a solid case, as NASCAR owns a plethora of tracks around the United States, and with the new Next Gen car, they also had a say in the manufacturing. Their attempts to shut down smaller racing series around the country also fortified the allegations within the lawsuit.

Meanwhile, due to NASCAR’s status as the only viable stock car racing association in North America, they knew they could get away with giving teams a raw deal. Race purses had been on a steady decline, while charters weren’t permanent. At any time, NASCAR could get rid of the multi-million-dollar investments teams had made to ensure their participation in every single race. When it was time to sign a new charter agreement in 2024, every single team knew they were getting a raw deal. When given just hours to sign the deal, only two teams stood firm: 23XI and Front Row Motorsports.

It was a bold move by Jordan, one that jeopardized his investments in the sport. It was also a move that could have completely dissolved NASCAR as we know it. Thankfully, in December 2025, the lawsuit was settled before things could reach a true breaking point. In the end, teams got a slice of the international TV deal, better race payouts, and most importantly, permanent charters. The rest of the NASCAR garage has MJ to thank for that one.

If it weren’t for Jordan and Front Row Motorsports’ Bob Jenkins, none of this would have been possible. NASCAR would have never been held accountable, and it would have continued making the same bad decisions that have left the sport decimated. Instead, the France family has had to confront the error of its ways and embrace positive change. Change that celebrates the sport’s history, while also acknowledging that sometimes, a little bit of deviance from the status quo goes a long way in bringing in new fans and attracting new sponsors.

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How Jordan Is Helping Save NASCAR

Michael Jordan at Tyler Reddick on Victory Lane. The 2026 Daytona 500 held Feb.15 at Daytona International Speedway.

Between NASCAR’s monopolistic tendencies and its steep decline in viewership, it is safe to say that even die-hard fans have been turning away from the sport. Denny Hamlin’s heartbreaking loss at Phoenix during the 2025 Championship Race was, in many respects, the straw that broke the camel’s back. Thankfully, that format is gone. While MJ didn’t influence that decision, there are a few other ways in which he is making NASCAR cool again.

Perhaps the most obvious way is through the Jordan Brand paint schemes. Tyler Reddick’s Jumpman schemes have been a treat to watch over the last few seasons. Meanwhile, Bubba Wallace has had his fair share of iconic paint schemes thanks to sponsorships from McDonald’s, DoorDash, Columbia, and even Robinhood. Paint schemes are ultimately what connect you to a driver. As a kid, I became a Jeff Gordon fan because of his rainbow warrior DuPont Chevrolet.

One can only imagine how many basketball fans and sneakerheads have watched a NASCAR race just to see a Jumpman paint scheme on the track. A first-time fan can very easily become a lifetime fan–a conversion that NASCAR has been struggling to make for years.

While Jordan has been running his team since 2021, he hasn’t always been promoted by NASCAR. While he has made his way to many races, NASCAR has always been hesitant to stick cameras in his face and let the world know that Jordan is a part of the sport. It almost felt as though the sport was hesitant to embrace its most famous owner. Why? Well, in the eyes of NASCAR, no one is bigger than the sport. There isn’t a single driver, sponsor, crew chief, or owner who should be placed on a pedestal. At least that was the mentality for decades. It’s a shortsighted way of looking at things, and it is ultimately why NASCAR was stuck in a marketing crisis up until this year.

In 2026, we are finally seeing the tides start to turn, and Jordan is at the forefront of that. No longer is NASCAR shying away from Jordan’s celebrity. At the Daytona 500, Jordan’s driver, Tyler Reddick, won with a last-lap pass on the sport’s most popular driver, Chase Elliott. The following weekend in Atlanta, Reddick won again, this time due to a final restart mistake from teammate Bubba Wallace, who ended up finishing in the Top 10. A week later, he won again at the Circuit of the Americas.

During this three-peat, Jordan was all over the airwaves. Fox’s Jamie Little was interviewing him after every win, and Jordan couldn’t look any happier. In fact, in Victory Lane at the 500, he was personally congratulated by Jim France, the man he was suing just months prior. It was a rare sign of unity. After a bitter court battle, NASCAR is finally ready to embrace change and acknowledge the impact people like Jordan can have on the growth of the sport.

While the TV ratings are still relatively stagnant to start the year, NASCAR has been all over social media. They’ve also been getting more attention in SportsCenter highlight packages. Throughout Reddick’s winning streak, NASCAR was dominating the conversation. Something that hadn’t been true in a very long time. Not to mention, with Reddick going for four wins in a row at Phoenix, there was lots of celebrity attention. Fat Joe and Jadakiss were at the race, showing that NASCAR was bringing in new race fans who otherwise wouldn’t be paying attention.

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What’s Next For 23XI Racing

Bubba Wallace
Mar 15, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; 23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace (23) during the Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

2026 promises to be the best year in 23XI Racing’s short history. Tyler Reddick is currently first in the championship standings after five races. Meanwhile, Bubba Wallace is in second place. This 1-2 punch is the result of years of hard work, and it is challenging NASCAR’s status quo. For decades now, Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing, and Penske have been dominating the championship fight. The Big Three are starting to become the Big Four. The Next Gen car allows for more parity, and Jordan’s team is taking full advantage.

While a technical alliance with Joe Gibbs Racing certainly helps, it is clear that 23XI Racing is becoming the team everyone thought it could be. Bubba Wallace is coming into his own and even has a Crown Jewel win at the Brickyard 400. Meanwhile, Reddick is proving that he is a perennial championship contender.

Going into next year, there are also rumblings that the team will replace driver Riley Herbst with Corey Heim, one of the premier prospects in the sport. The future is clearly bright for Jordan and his team, and if they win a championship, then it’s hard to argue against MJ’s impact.

Jordan’s success is good for NASCAR, and it’s good to see the sport finally acknowledge that. NASCAR has been desperate for something new and exciting, and 23XI Racing is providing the superstar cache that has been missing all along.

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Meteor Causes Massive Sonic Boom In Ohio https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/983638-meteor-causes-massive-shockwave-ohio Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:40:41 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=983638 Several people on social media have been posting about seeing a meteor pass over the sky in Ohio on Tuesday morning.

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Several people in Northeast Ohio reported hearing a massive booming sound on Tuesday morning, which the National Weather Service has since confirmed was likely “a result of a meteor.” To do so, they used satellite imagery and lightning mapping technology. A NASA spokesperson also confirmed the news to News 5 Cleveland reporter Clay LePard, noting that it was spotted near Medina.

The soundwave could reportedly be heard as far west as Norwalk and as far east as Pennsylvania. “We’re receiving reports across western PA and eastern OH of a loud boom and a fireball in the sky. Our satellite data suggest it was possibly a meteor entering the atmosphere,” NWS Pittsburgh wrote on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday morning. They later published footage of the meteor. “One of our employees, Jared Rackley, caught this morning’s meteor on camera from the Pittsburgh area,” they wrote.

Users on social media have been sharing their own experiences with the meteor. “NE Ohio here and it sounded like a large tree limb hitting the roof and then rolling down the roof! We were about to check the attic. It seriously sounded that close. Shook the house!” one local responded to NWS Pittsburgh. Another joked: “In the state of the world right now, this would have caused me to drop to my knees and pray!”

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Where Exactly Was The Meteor?

19 News Meteorologist Jeff Tanchak says that the boom occurred when the meteor broke the sound barrier and entered the atmosphere. It remains unclear exactly where and when it did so, although no injuries have been reported.

It isn’t the first time a meteor has crossed over Ohio in recent months. Back in February, CBS affiliate WNBS shared doorbell camera footage of one passing through the sky. Again, on March 15, ABC 6 published a doorbell camera video of another meteor in the air.

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Charlamagne Tha God Unleashes On Jack Harlow’s Neo-Soul Album https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/983629-charlamagne-tha-god-jack-harlow-neo-soul Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:19:10 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=983629 Jack Harlow's new album "Monica" is turning heads, and Charlamagne Tha God isn't exactly buying what is being sold.

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Jack Harlow has brought about lots of controversy this past week following the release of his new album Monica. Harlow ventures into neo-soul on this record, which isn’t exactly a welcome change. His execution of the genre is rough, to say the least. He doesn’t have the chops, and fans are letting it be known that this was a misfire.

Furthermore, in an interview with The New York Times, Harlow says he “got blacker.” This was the kind of fumble at the goal line that veteran artists should know not to make. These comments were tone deaf, and now, Harlow is facing the consequences.

With that being said, Monica is getting some pretty brutal reviews. Anthony Fantano and Pitchfork have already ripped the album to shreds. Yesterday on The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne Tha God added insult to injury with some very direct comments about Harlow’s album.

While he acknowledges that Harlow’s comments were probably sarcastic, he also says the album just wasn’t good.

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Charlamagne Tha God Gets Honest

There has been some debate about whether or not Harlow should have switched genres in the first place. Charlamagne noted that a genre shift is fine. However, there is one very simple caveat to that. The album needs to be fire. If the music isn’t good, then people are going to have negative reactions.

Had Harlow delivered a truly dope project, everyone would have been a lot more charitable towards him. However, that was not the case, and the criticism has been flowing freely as a result. Harlow has mostly been quiet over the last few days, and doesn’t seem to be engaging with what people have to say.

Overall, this is not the end of Harlow’s career by any stretch of the imagination. He still has quite a few faithful supporters who will continue to support his new music. Having said that, one has to wonder if Harlow is going to go back to rap following this misfire.

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JAŸ-Z To Headline Roots Picnic 2026 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/983622-jay-z-roots-picnic-2026 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:14:35 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=983622 Jay-Z is scheduled to perform with the Roots for the first time in over a decade at the Roots Picnic later this year.

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Today (March 17), it was announced that JAŸ-Z will be performing with the Roots for the first time in over a decade. The performance is set to take place at the Roots Picnic later this year. It will be held at Philadelphia’s Belmont Plateau. The Roc Nation founder is scheduled to headline on May 30.

The festival shared the exciting news in an Instagram post this morning. Pre-sale tickets are available to purchase now, while general on-sale begins tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET. Additional performers are expected to be announced in the coming days.

“Moving the Roots Picnic to Belmont Plateau and bringing JAŸ-Z and The Roots together to perform are both bucket-list moments for us,” Shawn Gee, the Roots’ manager and president of Live Nation Urban, said of the announcement. “After meeting with Mayor Cherelle Parker and hearing her vision for Philadelphia 250, she truly inspired us to dream even bigger, and we’re grateful to her, Commissioner Susan Slawson, Jazelle Jones and everyone who helped make it happen. We can’t wait to see everyone in May at the Plat.”

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Is JAŸ-Z Dropping A New Album?

News of JAŸ-Z’s headlining slot at the Roots Picnic comes just a few weeks after he decided to change up his name on streaming services. He’s back to stylizing his name as JAŸ-Z, after years of going by JAY-Z.

The name change earned big reactions from social media users. It also sparked a great deal of speculation about what it could mean. Many, for example, believe that it’s tied to the 30th anniversary of his 1996 debut album, Reasonable Doubt.

Those supporters theorize that a special anniversary edition of the project could be coming soon. Others suspect that the name change could indicate that an entirely new album is in the works, though at the time of writing, that remains to be seen.

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Maino Argues 50 Cent & G-Unit “Got Spanked” By Jimmy Henchman https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/983609-maino-argues-50-cent-g-unit-spanked-jimmy-henchman Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:52:39 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=983609 Maino and his fellow "Let’s Rap About It" podcast hosts have been feuding with 50 Cent for months.

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Maino discussed his viral beef with 50 Cent during a new interview with VladTV. In doing so, he pushed back against Vlad remarking that the G-Unit crew has been involved in “real, serious street beef with a lot of very serious guys.”

Maino countered that Jimmy Henchman “spanked” the group and “had his way” with them. Their tension famously grew from Henchman managing The Game during his own high-profile beef with 50 Cent.

As Vlad brought up Damion “World” Hardy, Suge Knight, and more, Maino continued to downplay the feuds. “Listen, I’m not gonna debate you on another man. I’m speaking from my perspective, and it is what it is,” he said. “I don’t have no reason to believe nothing extra. Those incidents that you’re talking about, whatever. It don’t even matter to me. You believe whatever you want to believe. I know the truth. I think it’s all a character, an act.”

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Why Are 50 Cent & Maino Beefing?

50 Cent has been at odds with Maino since he criticized 50’s Netflix docuseries, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, during an episode of the Let’s Rap About It podcast in December. The comments prompted 50 to target the entire group, including Jim Jones, Fabolous, and Dave East, in addition to Maino. In response, they teamed up to diss 50 on the “Squatter’s Rights” freestyle. Speaking with TMZ at the time, Maino joked that beefing with 50 Cent has been profitable. “Beefing with 50 is good business,” he remarked. “Numbers is up, podcast is up, engagement is up. I wish I woulda known this a long time ago.”

50 eventually returned fire with the music video for his Max B collaboration, “No More Tricks, No More Tries,” which used artificial intelligence. Maino then countered with his diss tracks, “Bleed Like Us” as well as “The Algorithm.”

Maino is far from the only artist 50 Cent has been feuding with in recent weeks. He’s also wrapped up in fiery beefs with T.I., Young Buck, and more artists.

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Blueface’s Earnings After Losing To Chibu Have Been Revealed https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/983602-blueface-loses-chibu-earnings-revealed Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:38:49 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=983602 Blueface lost to Chibu this past weekend in a boxing match that proved to be quite embarrassing for the rapper.

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Blueface participated in one of Adin Ross’ Brand Risk Promotions events over the weekend. He had a fight with Chibu, and as you can imagine, there was lots of fanfare surrounding this. In the end, Blue walked away with the loss, and it wasn’t particularly close.

While he was able to avoid getting knocked out, it was clear that the artist was just not prepared for the fight. Chibu was in better shape and was giving Blueface the business. Overall, the rapper was not happy with how things went down. He even accused Adin Ross of rigging the fight, which led to some hurt feelings after the fact.

Since the fight, many have been wondering whether or not Blueface was paid handsomely for his troubles. According to DJ Akademiks, he was indeed. Ak revealed on stream that Blueface, at minimum, made between $350-$400K for the fight. Meanwhile, on the higher end, he could have made upwards of $1 million.

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Blueface’s Earnings Revealed

Akademiks noted that the Ed Matthews fight from a few years ago only netted Blueface $160K. This just goes to show that the rapper is commanding more attention and, as a result, even more dollars.

The hip-hop commentator also made the claim that this is not going to hurt Blueface’s career in any capacity. Whether that be through the rap world or future boxing opportunities, it is likely that Blue is going to be just fine.

Having said that, Chibu has proven himself as a worthy adversary in the world of boxing, and that is definitely something to keep an eye on going forward. Brand Risk is very likely to get him on another card in the near future.

As for Blueface, there are plenty of potential challengers coming down the pipeline. Whether or not he gives any of them a chance is impossible to say. After accusing Adin Ross of rigging his fight, the relationship could be permanently damaged. Either way, Blue got his money.

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Dr. Umar Addresses Rumor He’s The Father Of Sukihana’s Unborn Child https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/983607-dr-umar-rumor-sukihana-child Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:29:38 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=983607 Last week, Sukihana announced that she's pregnant with her fourth child, leading to some speculation among fans.

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Last week, Sukihana announced that she’s pregnant with her fourth child, prompting some speculation among fans. Many, for example, have theorized that Dr. Umar could be the child’s father. According to him, however, this is not the case. Recently, he took to social media to set the record straight. He also joked that a future child with the femcee may not be off the table.

He posted a screenshot of a text message on Instagram, which says, “Peace & PanAfrikanism. My good sister Sukihana is excited and looking forward to bringing another beautiful Afrikan child into this world. Dr. Umar is not the father.”

Umar went on to post a screenshot from TikTok, as captured by Watch Live Bitez. “SUKIHANA MAY CONCEIVE A SON WITH DR. UMAR NEXT LEO SEASON AS THE 2ND MOST POPULAR PANAFRIKANIST IN THE WORLD IS STILL WITHOUT A MALE HEIR,” he wrote. “PRINCE IFATUNDE OGUNTADE THE SECOND (JERMAINE, JR.) WILL BE THE FINAL CHILD FOR THEM BOTH.”

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Sukihana Announces Pregnancy

While Dr. Umar is not the father of her child, Sukihana seems to be looking forward to this latest addition to her family. She currently has three other children, two boys and one girl.

“This isn’t just about becoming a mother again,” she told PEOPLE after sharing the exciting news. “It’s about growth. It’s about becoming the woman I’m meant to be.”

“This baby came into my life at a time when I truly needed a reminder of purpose and love,” the former Love & Hip Hop: Miami star continued. “I’ve lived a lot of my life loudly, but this moment is something I wanted to protect until I was ready to share it with the world.”

“I wanted to protect myself and my baby, and I wanted to make sure my baby was fully developed and healthy before I let anybody know about what was so sacred to me.”

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