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 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:08:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Karlissa Saffold Body Shames Ice Spice Following Viral Thirst Trap https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/992947-ice-spice-karlissa-saffold-body-shame Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:08:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=992947 Ice Spice posted a thirst trap on Tuesday and it lit up the internet. Now, Karlissa Saffold is criticizing her for it.

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Karlissa Saffold is someone who does not shy away from giving her opinion on social media. For those who may not be aware, Saffold is the mother of Blueface. She uses her social media as a diary of sorts, and has always sought to comment on the day’s events.

Recently, that is exactly what she did as it pertains to Ice Spice. The artist recently posted a thirst trap in which she had appeared to gain some weight. The thirst trap went viral, with many praising Ice Spice for her current looks. However, Saffold took a much different approach that probably won’t be well-received by Ice Spice or anyone with a similar body type.

“That booty look like my grandma booty,” Saffold wrote. The internet personality then went on to make more comments about cellulite and how she could get rid of it. It all felt mean-spirited, and as you can imagine, the comments were subsequently amplified.

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Karlissa Saffold Has Harsh Words For Ice Spice

There have been two very different reactions to all of this. Of course, there are those who are haters who want to agree with Saffold’s sentiments. Meanwhile, there are those like Jack Harlow, who can’t help but express how good Ice Spice looks.

Quite frankly, it feels like a conversation that doesn’t serve anyone any good. Women are already under immense pressure to perform and to look a certain way. Ice Spice has changed her looks a couple of times over the years, and it’s her business as to why that is.

One has to wonder why Saffold felt the need to comment on this. Ice Spice has not been associated with her son, nor anyone in her immediate vicinity. With that being said, it really does feel as though these comments are uncalled for, and completely out of pocket.

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Claressa Shields Appears To Call Out Remy Ma Over Scathing Diss Track https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/992980-claressa-shields-call-out-remy-ma Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:57:49 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=992980 Claressa Shields recently went live to share a bold message to her haters, just weeks after Remy Ma dropped her new song, "W.Y.F.L."

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It’s no secret that Remy Ma and Claressa Shields don’t get along. Their issues began back in 2024, when the femcee accused her husband Papoose of having an affair with the pro boxer. In response, he accused her of having her own affair with Eazy The Block Captain. Eventually, the former lovers decided to go their separate ways for good. While Remy and Eazy have split up since, Pap and Shields are still going strong.

The resulting tension hasn’t dissipated just yet, and recently, Shields hopped online with what many fans believe to be a message for Remy.

“You don’t like me, and what are you going to do about it?” she asks in a clip shared by Live Bitez. “You feel me? You’re not going to do anything. You’re not going to do sh*t. All that mumbo jumbo, all that talking, all that tweeting. […] Just move on.”

“Listen, anyone who’s making videos about little old me, excuse me, big ol’ GWOAT,” she continued, “Your life is not all the way together, honey.”

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Claressa Shields & Remy Ma Beef

Shields’ message arrived just a few weeks after Remy dropped her new song, “W.Y.F.L.” In it, she appears to take shots at both her ex and his new boo. “In competition with herself, I don’t know that b*tch / H*es be doing the most over so-so d*ck / Wanna be a baddie but you not bad enough,” she spits.

“The nerve of n****s claiming that they wrote those hits when they whole career they ain’t never ghost wrote sh*t,” she continues. “Not for me or anybody else / You always act like you helped a n****, go help yourself.”

Remy Ma isn’t the only person Shields is at odds with these days, either. She’s also currently clashing with 50 Cent, who’s been trolling her online for months. She even threatened to take legal action against him in March after he accused her of cheating on Papoose with Maserati Bud.

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George Clinton Praises Kendrick Lamar’s Songwriting After Recent “NYT” Nod https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/992976-george-clinton-praises-kendrick-lamar-writing Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:32:49 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=992976 Kendrick Lamar recently cracked the "NYT's" list for the best 30 living songwriters and George Clinton agrees with the placement.

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Earlier this week, the New York Times put out a list of the top 30 best living American songwriters. There was no specific order, but it still generated a lot of debate. That goes for the hip-hop fans too as artists like Eminem, Drake, Kanye West, and J. Cole didn’t make the cut.

Given that it was an all-inclusive list, it wasn’t a surprise to see just a handful of MCs make it. One of them to do so was Kendrick Lamar, which wasn’t shocking. He was joined by Jay-Z, OutKast, Missy Elliott and Young Thug, believe it or not.

Lamar’s track record speaks for itself as albums like good kid, m.A.A.d. city and To Pimp a Butterfly feature some of the best writing and storytelling front to back this century. DAMN., while not his most consistent body of work, even has a Pulitzer Prize to its name and TPAB is in the Library of Congress.

Overall, it’s hard to argue leaving Kendrick off a list like this and one of his former collaborators agrees. George Clinton, who worked with the Compton rapper on the TPAB opener “Wesley’s Theory,” had nothing but high praise for his penmanship.

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Speaking with the NYT per PEOPLE, he said, “I’ll put it like this: He, along with Motown, Sly Stone, the Beatles—that kind of institution is going to last. There are a lot of slick writers out here nowadays with lyrics and things, but he writes with soul.”

Clinton also expressed how mature and thought-provoking he was and still is. “He’s a young kid, but when I met him, he sounded my age. He’s like a psychiatrist on record—he talks about sh*t that most people are afraid to talk about.

Clinton continued, “He’s at that point where he can move the conversation. Nobody will talk about these topics, and he talks about them so matter-of-factly that you don’t even think, ‘You can’t say that.'”

He added, in part, “Kids today, they want their new artist; they don’t want their older brother or sister’s artist or their mother and father’s. Kids don’t like you after a few years. When you can go past that and have the next generation after that still talking about you, you’re doing something.”

Speaking of which, fans are eagerly awaiting his next move as we speak. Thanks in part to DJ Akademiks, he raised Lamar’s supporters’ eyebrows when he claimed he heard he’s been working on new material.

The West Coast icon hasn’t outwardly announced anything yet. But his attire at the Grammy’s this year and Ak’s intel have us hoping something is on the horizon.

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#N0rth4evr – Song by North West https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/992985-n0rth4evr-north-west-song Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:15:20 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=992985 North West is dropping her debut EP on Friday, and today, she has come through with a brand-new single, "#N0rth4evr."

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North West is going to be dropping her debut EP tonight, and fans are very excited about it. N0rth4evr is set to be a project that demonstrates everything she has learned since getting into music production. On Thursday afternoon, the artist surprised folks when she came through with a new song, which just so happens to be the album’s title track. This song follows a new trend in the underground scene of combining rap with metal. The heavy metal power chords drive the production of the song, while North’s autotuned vocals soar over the top. It is a cool track, and one that shows how North is forward thinking.

Release Date: April 30, 2026

Genre: Underground Rap, Heavy Metal

Album: N0rth3evr

Quotable Lyrics from #N0rth4evr

Too much goin’ on that I can’t say (Ayy)
Too much in my mind, yeah, it’s crazy (What?)
Actin’ like it’s okay, yeah, I can’t relate (Huh?)
Know it’s been a hard time for me lately (Yeah)

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D4vd Allegedly Met Celeste Rivas When She Was 11 Years Old https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/992962-d4vd-celeste-rivas-11 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:51:50 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=992962 D4vd is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas because she threatened to expose their romantic relationship.

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It’s been roughly eight months since the remains of Celeste Rivas were discovered in the trunk of an abandoned Tesla registered to D4vd. The 14-year-old went missing from her hometown of Lake Elsinore in 2024. Prosecutors allege the singer is responsible for her death. He was arrested earlier this month and is now facing several charges related to the murder.

According to the Associated Press, prosecutors allege in a new filing that D4vd met Rivas back in 2022. At the time, she was just 11 years old. They also allege that at one point, he paid a high school student $1000 to buy Rivas a new cellphone after hers was confiscated by her parents.

They allege he murdered her because she threatened to expose their romantic relationship. Allegedly, he sent a rideshare car to pick Rivas up last April. Once she got to his house, her phone went silent.

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What Happened To Celeste Rivas?

D4vd at Coachella 2025
d4vd performs at Gobi Tent during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 20, 2025 in Indio, California. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Coachella)

“Knowing he had to silence the victim before she ruined his music career as she had threatened, very soon after her arrival at his home, defendant stabbed the victim to death multiple times and stood by while she bled out,” prosecutors allege.

Allegedly, D4vd purchased two chainsaws online following Rivas’ death. Prosecutors allege he used them to dismember her body in an inflatable pool in his garage. D4vd denies the allegations and has pleaded not guilty to his charges.

“Let us be clear — the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death,” his attorneys said in a statement after his arrest. “There has been no indictment returned by any grand jury in this case and no criminal complaint filed. David has only been detained under suspicion. We will vigorously defend David’s innocence.”

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GloRilla’s Sister Victoria Involved In Car Accident https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/992956-glorilla-sister-victoria-in-car-crash Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:42:35 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=992956 GloRilla's sister, Victoria Woods, thankfully seems to be okay despite her car suffering some pretty severe damage.

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New photos have hit the internet showing Victoria Woods, the sister of GloRilla, in a car accident. Victoria, who many people have dubbed as BroRilla, thankfully appears to be okay, all things considered. The images, which have been shared by Live Bitez, show that her vehicle took the brunt of the collision.

Interestingly, there looks to be no other car with damage visible in these pictures. As a result, it’s making us wonder if this was a single car crash or not. Victoria Woods vehicle, a red Genesis G70 sedan, has lots of damage along the driver’s side.

Both doors on that side, as well as a little of the rear fender, have minor to major dents and/or deep paint scratches.

Victoria, on the other hand, appears to not be injured in the slightest. The photos show her sitting cross legged in the driver’s seat. Weirdly, though, she may actually be sitting on someone’s lap as someone else’s feet appear to be next to her.

At the time of writing this, it appears that she has yet to comment on the situation. There’s also no police report available that would give us details on where and when this occurred.

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GloRilla & Victoria Wood’s Beef

GloRilla also hasn’t said anything about it either it seems; however, that’s not too surprising. For the last couple of months, Victoria has been calling her out on social media for allegedly neglecting the family.

Big Glo did respond by showing thankful texts from their mom, for example. But more recently, she seemingly expressed her issues with Victoria on wax. During her appearance on Latto’s “GOMF” single, the hitmaker rapped, “Get out my face, ho (Ho), beggin’ for change, ho (Yup) / Get you a hustle and get that p**sy out your face, ho (Yup).” She then adds: “You coulda been anything, it’s a million ways to get paid, ho (Yup) / But you ain’t sh*t but a freaky stud that’s laced, ho.”

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Trap Dickey Talks Upcoming Album “The Ville,” Teases TDE Compilation Project & Lil Wayne Vs. Jay-Z https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/992512-trap-dickey-the-ville-tde-interview Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=992512 Trap Dickey becomes the first South Carolina artist signed to Top Dawg Entertainment. With “The Ville” on the way, he talks TDE, ScHoolboy Q, and viral moments from On The Radar to Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3.

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If there’s one strength that Top Dawg Entertainment has honed since its inception, it’s the value of the slow grind. At a time when artist development often takes a backseat, TDE has built its reputation on patience—guiding talent from early promise to full potential.

That approach feels tailor-made for Trap Dickey, the first South Carolina artist to sign to the label. Over the past few years, he’s steadily built momentum across the Southern circuit, with breakout records like “Blue Devils” later earning a remix alongside DaBaby. Between his viral performance on On The Radar and a standout appearance during Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3, his profile has only continued to rise. Collaborations with BigXThaPlug, Rylo Rodriguez, and Key Glock—including their recent single “Down South”—have further cemented Trap Dickey’s place as one of the South’s fastest-rising voices.

For Trap Dickey, signing to TDE ultimately came down to consistency.

“It’s like, when you walk in, you see the winners, you feel me? When you join a winning team, you don’t want to be a bench player. You actually want to be one of the players that’s actually getting in,” Trap Dickey tells HotNewHipHop over Zoom. “That’s why I said Golden State Warriors, because the Warriors are known for Steph Curry, but they are also known for all the role players around them that helped them get the ring.”

With his TDE debut, The Ville set to drop May 8th, and the release of his latest single “Tell Me Why,” we caught up with Trap Dickey to discuss joining the label, the long-awaited TDE compilation, meeting ScHoolboy Q, Mafiathon 3, and more.

[This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.]

HotNewHipHop: First off, who is Trap Dickey?

Trap Dickey: Trap Dickey is a South Carolina artist. I’m from the south. I’m trying to tap into the whole world, you hear me? I came up, not like everybody else. A little struggle into it, but as I said, I’m here to this day. I got one of the hottest songs on the radio right now called “Down South.” I’ve been giving out plenty of good freestyles since “Blue Devils.” I got a song with BigXThaPlug, “No Love.” A bunch of songs, a bunch of good music, a bunch of good country music. But it’s also able to go worldwide. As I said, I’m a Southern artist. I’m doing it from the south. That’s exactly who I am.

You’ve mentioned having meetings with plenty of different labels. What made TDE the right home for you? 

Being honest, it’s the winning team. Like, looking at all of the labels that came to me and looking at all the artists, you never really see a lot of artists complain about TDE, and, as I said, it’s the winning team. Like, seeing how a lot of people over there, they’re known for their work and not known for their appearance. You don’t see a lot of guys wearing the jewelry and all over there. So I felt like it was a good fit for me. Like, literally, it felt like I was looking at myself as I was researching them and stuff like that.

You compared them to the Golden State Warriors. I have to ask, at this point in your career, who’s one NBA player you could compare yourself to right now?

As of right now? I’m not gonna name a rookie. I’m not gonna name anybody that just got in the league, but I’m gonna name somebody like Giannis or something. I grind for it, I put the work in for it, so that the championship, the rings, it means a difference when you really put the grind in for it. And I also came in with the same team, with my brothers, just like Giannis. Giannis is a loyal teammate. I’m loyal. I compare myself to Giannis.

What was it like meeting the whole TDE team for the first time? I know that relationship has been developing for quite some time, but what was your first impression of them?

Oh, man, it was good. It was a blessing, to be honest, to see some of the trophies, to see some of the guys actually there when I first met them. Like, so imagine, you’re going to a meeting, and you actually see ScHoolboy Q. It’s like, oh snap, this is really going on. Being from the country, you don’t actually see a lot of Teslas, you feel me? We’re in the parking lot, and I see a Rolls-Royce. It’s like, “Oh, geez, what’s going on?” You feel what I’m saying? But as I said, it’s so similar to joining the Golden State Warriors. It’s like, when you walk in, you see the winners, you feel me? 

When you join a winning team, you don’t want to be a bench player. You actually want to be one of the players that’s actually getting in. That’s why I said Golden State Warriors, because the Warriors are known for Steph Curry, but they are also known for all the role players around them that helped them get the ring. Everybody always says Steph Curry. Klay Thompson, but they’re not the whole team. You know it was the other guys who had to play their role to get the championship. I feel like that’s a good comparison. Like, you’ve got the Kendrick, you’ve got the SZA, but you also got the other rappers around that make TDE look so good from chasing their dreams and doing what they do.

Trap Dickey performing at TDE Christmas Concert in 2025
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 18: Trap Dickey performs at the 12th Annual TDE Christmas Concert and Toy Drive on December 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Top Dawg Entertainment)

You mentioned seeing ScHoolboy Q when you first met the team. What was that moment like?

Oh, man, to see him that authentic, to be real, like to see him really chilling, got his homeboys, and it was crazy. Like, he was actually in the studio working, you get what I’m saying? Because once you get to a certain level, guys really have their own studio at the house, and I’m pretty sure he does. I know he can go anywhere he wants to record, but to actually see him still doing the number one step–getting into the studio, catching the vibes–it humbled me automatically. To see him literally walk out of the studio and go get in a Rolls-Royce, it was humbling. It felt so good to see somebody like that actually still grinding, doing the work, and knowing that he doesn’t have to. So it made me feel really good to see him. 

And he was chill. He talked to me for a little minute. It was a real moment. You know, I grew up listening to ScHoolboy too. You know, “Collard Greens” is one of the biggest songs in the world, so to see him face-to-face is crazy.

Have you been able to lock in studio time with any of your labelmates yet?

Yes, actually, I’ve seen a bunch of them come through. So it’s like doing songs with Ray [Vaughn], doing stuff for the comp—how you say it? The whole tape with the TDE artists.

The compilation? There’s a compilation coming out? 

Yeah, compilation. Yeah.

For me to throw my stuff out there, it felt good, you feel me? It felt real good.

You’re one of two Southern artists on the label right now, but I am curious to know who your main influences are, from the South or elsewhere.

Master P, Outkast, those guys molded me, coming up in my granny’s house, actually. Meek Mill. You know, coming up in my grandma’s house, it wasn’t like I could listen to Lil Wayne freely all the time. So, Lil Wayne definitely, too. But a lot of the guys in the south, like the OGs, really, because I was raised at my granny’s house, so I had listened to a lot of older hip hop. So definitely Master P, Outkast, they definitely have an [impact] on me. And Meek Mill, definitely.

I’m going to dive into the Lil Wayne question soon, but I want to get to “Down South” with Key Glock. Both of you are jumping on a classic Jay-Z sample. What was it about that beat that made you want to jump on it? You mentioned working with a long list of southern rappers, a lot of your contemporaries. Why did Key Glock make sense for this song?

Actually moving around in New York, I saw Key Glock in a studio. I saw him, Icewear Vezzo. And like you say, Key Glock being from down south, we actually knew each other. I asked for a verse, and he definitely told me it was nothing to do, and smacked it just like that. He told me to send it over, knocked it out with no problem. 

I chose that beat just to be versatile. Coming from Carolina, trying to be versatile, trying to jump in a different lane, trying to create a different type of sound for me, being from the south. So I heard the beat. I knew it was a sample. I knew Jay-Z had got on it. Even Ice Cube had sampled it. So I was like, it’s my turn to put somebody from the south [on it]. Let it give our mix to it. And that’s exactly what it was.

I do want to ask, knowing that you’re a Lil Wayne fan, whose version of “Show Me What You Got” do you prefer: Lil Wayne’s freestyle or Jay-Z’s original?

I like both of them. Of course, they’re both the Carters; they’re the champions of their generations. It’s a toss-up. It’s really a toss-up. With Jay being the original, it’s like you see your little cousin do something. So Lil Wayne definitely did what he was supposed to. I really can’t say. I love Lil Wayne’s version. But you know, Jay-Z’s the original, he’s the big dog of it. So I’m gonna lean a little bit to Wayne because I’m from the south. But you know, big dog is the big dog.

When we think of the Carolinas, DaBaby is often one of the names that pops up. He joined you on “Blue Devils.” How’s that relationship developed since?

Oh man, it’s a blessing. He’s on tour right now; he actually hit me and stuff. So it’s a blessing to see him doing what he’s doing and getting his career where he wants it to be. You know, rechasing a dream and stuff like that. The relationship is really cool. I really appreciate everything he has done for me. He showed me love. His little brother has shown me love. It’s like his whole family has been showing me love. So it feels authentic with Baby. Like it doesn’t come from just Baby–it comes from his whole family. His little brother, his people, his cousins. It feels good.

What’s the best piece of advice that he’s offered you?

He told me to keep working. Like, don’t let your foot off the gas. He always told me don’t let the internet control your mindset. Like, you keep working. Don’t pay attention to everything that’s on the internet. He definitely got me in the mindset of keep working because I didn’t know he knew me. So when I inboxed him, he inboxed right back. It was a blessing to show myself to keep working.

Just speaking on the internet, On The Radar has been a massive platform for you. You had an incredibly viral freestyle on there, and then, you appeared on Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3. How did it feel going from a pre-recorded freestyle on a hip-hop-centric platform to something like Kai Cenat’s streamathon, where you’re dealing with a much younger generation, some of whom might not even be like hip hop heads? How was that experience for you? 

To be honest, I feel like Gabe brought his lane into Kai’s lane, so it was like a challenge, because the “Blue Devils” freestyle that I did on On The Radar was live. So it was crazy that they were telling me how to do another live freestyle with them. With Kai’s fan base, I wasn’t–I wouldn’t say nervous, but I knew it was a younger crowd. So it was just like taking on a challenge. It felt normal, but it also felt good that Gabe was taking a freestyling lane into Kai’s world. Like, two worlds jumping together, and I felt good to be a part of it. 

You’ve gone viral multiple times, but it hasn’t been off gimmicks or antics. It’s just been off the strength of the music. And I think that’s like something really rare for a lot of artists these days to really have that organic push that takes them to that level. What advice would you give younger artists who are trying to build that momentum while staying true to their artistry and without compromising their integrity?

Promote yourself. If you really feel like you do what you do, promote yourself. It ain’t even about rap, it’s about what you do. Whatever you feel like you do the best, promote yourself. Show the world that you’re really doing it. You can have the best product, but if nobody knows about it, it’s the same thing as no product. So I feel like the world, and especially to my younger guys, the promotion is the key. You’ve got to put yourself out there for people to really see you doing what you’re doing.

When can we expect the next tape, and is there anything special we could look out for? Is there a collaboration on this project that you could tell us about before the tracklist surfaces?

Oh yeah, May 8th. May 8th. That’s definitely when the tape is coming. I got some big guys on the track. The tape is going to be called The Ville for all the areas that have a Ville inside of it, because I know everybody in every state, there’s a Ville somewhere. So that’s exactly what I’m doing for the guys from the Ville, and that’s exactly what’s going on. And I got some big features on there. 

I’ll say one of my favorite features is the K Camp feature. Like, listening to him growing up and to see K Camp, you feel me? It felt really good to see K Camp do what he do. 

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Pooh Shiesty’s Dad Argues Prosecutors Have A Weak Case Against Him https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/992935-pooh-shiesty-dad-weak-case Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:09:26 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=992935 Shortly after Pooh Shiesty's father was arrested this month, he was granted a $250K bond, but prosecutors want it revoked.

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Earlier this month, Pooh Shiesty and multiple others were arrested and hit with charges related to the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane. Prosecutors accuse him of carrying out an “armed takeover” of a recording studio to get out of his 1017 contract. If convicted, he could end up spending some serious time behind bars.

Pooh Shiesty’s father, Lontrell Williams Sr., was among those arrested. Shortly after he was taken into custody, he was granted a $250K bond with a $25K cash deposit. Prosecutors swiftly moved to have his bond revoked, alleging that he could be a flight risk.

He’s fighting back, insisting that they have a weak case. In new court documents obtained by TMZ, Williams Sr. and his team argue that he should await trial at home. They claim the evidence they have against him is “profoundly underwhelming.”

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Did Pooh Shiesty Kidnap Gucci Mane?

Pooh Shiesty at Central Station
Rapper Pooh Shiesty performs onstage during 2021 Shiesty Season Spring Fest at Central Station on April 11, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Prosecutors accuse Williams Sr. of traveling from Memphis to Dallas, booking the studio, printing the contract release, and being present during the alleged ordeal. He, on the other hand, says he traveled from Memphis to Dallas weeks before the other defendants did. According to him, he did this so he could take care of his son. He also claims that he always books studios for Pooh Shiesty. As for the allegation about printing the contract release, he insists prosecutors don’t have any evidence to back this up.

Pooh Shiesty’s former lawyer, Bradford Cohen, has made similar statements accusing the government of lacking sufficient evidence.

“The FBI doesn’t take three months to arrest someone if they believe everything that was said,” he said before withdrawing from the case. “There is no contract, this mystery contract. They have no contract. They have no video of this alleged signing of a contract, they have no guns, they have no jewelry, they have none of that physical evidence.”

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Every Air Jordan Dropping In May 2026 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/992029-every-air-jordan-dropping-in-may-2026-sneaker-news Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:05:30 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=992029 Every Air Jordan releasing in May 2026, including release dates, retail prices, and everything you need to know before each drop.

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May 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest months on the Jordan Brand calendar. From long-awaited retros to high-profile collaborations, there is something dropping nearly every week.

Whether you are chasing a grail or just looking for your next rotation pickup, this month has options across every price point and silhouette. Here is every Air Jordan dropping in May 2026.

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Air Jordan 4 GS “Infrared 23”

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The Air Jordan 4 GS “Infrared 23” kicks off May on May 1st, priced at $165. This one is a grade school exclusive, but the colorway makes it easy to see why adults are paying attention too. A black upper sets a clean base, while Barely Volt mesh netting adds a pop of brightness across the side panels.

Infrared 23 takes over on the midsole and outsole, giving the shoe its real identity. A strong option for younger collectors and anyone who fits GS sizing.

Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Banned”

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The Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Banned” drops May 2nd for $145 and is easily one of the most anticipated releases of the entire month. This is the first time the “Banned” colorway has ever appeared on the Low OG silhouette.

Black tumbled leather covers the base, with varsity red on the toe box, Swoosh, and outsole. A red X replaces the Wings logo on the heel as a nod to the original rebellion story. Do not sleep on this one.

Air Jordan 11 Low “Mother’s Day”

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The Air Jordan 11 Low “Mother’s Day” drops May 9th for $195 in women’s sizing, arriving one day before the holiday. The design draws inspiration from 24K gold, nodding to Deloris Jordan, whose push for her son to meet Nike started it all.

A white mesh upper pairs with a gold leather-textured mudguard, while a heart-shaped “My Heart” pendant hangs from the laces. Special packaging and a Mother’s Day card round out the full gift-ready presentation.

Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 “Brick After Brick”

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The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 “Brick After Brick” drops May 9th for $225 and is arguably the most anticipated collab of the entire month. The follow-up to his ComplexCon Sneaker of the Year, this one takes the “Fire Red” AJ4 layout and reworks it in Sail leather with Cinnabar accents.

Signature “Bike Air” branding returns on the heel tab alongside the Jordan Biking Co. tongue tag. Michael Jordan himself was spotted wearing the pair, which says everything you need to know.

Air Jordan 3 “Brazil”

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The Air Jordan 3 “Brazil” drops May 16th for $225, timed directly to Jordan Brand’s partnership with the Brazilian Football Confederation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The colorway pulls from Brazil’s away kit, featuring a bold Racer Blue upper, green eyelets, yellow midsole, and pink tongue. Classic elephant print overlays and Nike Air heel branding keep the AJ3 DNA fully intact.

Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Muslin/Shy Pink”

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Travis Scott and Jordan Brand drop the “Pink Pack” on May 22nd for $155 per pair, and both colorways release on the same day. The “Muslin/Shy Pink” version shown here features a cream muslin leather base with textured pink suede overlays, a bold red reverse Swoosh, and a pink outsole.

Signature Cactus Jack details return throughout, including the reversed Swoosh and heart embroidery on the tongue label. Originally rumored for 2024 before going quiet, the pack finally arrives after nearly two years of uncertainty.

Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Sail/Tropical Pink”

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The second half of the “Pink Pack” also lands May 22nd for $155. The “Sail/Tropical Pink” is the louder of the two, leading with a vibrant pink suede base contrasted by a bold red reverse Swoosh and sail leather overlays.

Pink laces, a cream midsole, and a pink rubber outsole round out the look. Cactus Jack tongue branding and the signature heart detail return here as well. If the “Muslin/Shy Pink” is the subtle pick, this one is unquestionably the statement pair of the pack.

Air Jordan 12 “Bloodline”

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The Air Jordan 12 “Bloodline” drops May 23rd for $205 and is one of the most talked-about Jordan 12 releases in years. A blacked-out leather upper dominates the build, with varsity red hitting the metallic eyelets, pull tab, midsole stripe, and outsole.

The combination carries heavy Bulls energy without being a direct Bulls colorway, giving it a dual identity sneakerheads love. Black and red retros historically do not sit at retail.

Air Jordan 3 OG “World’s Best Dad”

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The Air Jordan 3 OG “World’s Best Dad” closes out May on the 30th for $215 and carries one of the deepest backstories of any release this year. The design references MJ’s emotional 1996 NBA Finals win on Father’s Day, three years after the murder of his father.

The Sail leather upper swaps the traditional elephant print for a textile replicating the Chicago Bulls locker room carpet from that iconic moment. University Red eyelets, Nike Air heel branding, and a translucent red outsole referencing the “Bred” AJ11 round out the details.

Air Jordan 4 “Toro Bravo”

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Finally, the Air Jordan 4 “Toro Bravo” closes out the month on May 30th for $220, marking the first retro of the colorway in 13 years. Michael Jordan himself showed up to celebrate Tyler Reddick’s fifth NASCAR win of the 2026 season at Kansas Speedway wearing the “Toro Bravo” on his feet.

A rich red upper dominates the build, with black panels, cement grey eyelets and outsole, and white Jumpman branding throughout. This is a loud, Bulls-energy shoe that has been on collectors’ wish lists for over a decade. Overall, A strong way to end the month.

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Lil Tjay Claims To Have No Beef With Offset Following Shooting https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/992924-lil-tjay-no-beef-offset Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:51:53 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=992924 Lil Tjay's energy has shifted drastically since his arrest that occurred shortly after the Offset shooting, and it seems things are good.

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A few weeks ago, Lil Tjay seemingly couldn’t despise Offset any more than he was. However, within the last seven days or so, the New York rapper and singer’s energy has taken a complete 180. In a recent impromptu chat with TMZ, the 24-year-old told the outlet that he’s got no issues with the former Migos member.

“I ain’t got no beef for nobody, brother,” he told the interviewer. Immediately after, he promoted his new project. “My album’s coming out May 1st… They Just Ain’t You, it stands for TJAY. l’mma have a lot of controversial sh*t. If y’all want some controversial sh*t, stream the album.”

This comment follows up on his newfound confusion over the whole Offset shooting situation. In a proper sit-down with Billboard he said, “I’m just as confused as everyone else about that. My lawyer told me not to touch on it too much. What I can say is the album will really hit home for my fans.”

It appears that the “Calling My Phone” hitmaker’s crash out following his release from jail has led to his legal representation informing him on how to handle this going forward.

If you remember he went off on Offset telling reporters, “The last thing I see was Offset looking at me like this: ‘Yo, that n**** shot me, that n**** shot me!’ N**** is a rat, n****… I didn’t do no damn fighting. Did I shoot? That sh*t is crazy. I will smack the sh*t out of Offset. He would never play like that with me in his life. Ask Offset.”

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Offset Speaks On Casino Shooting

His attorney, Dawn Florio, cleared things up in a more sophisticated way. “The only thing that Lil Tjay was being looked into for was for creating a disturbance. Those are the charges that he’s fighting. As far as I’m aware, there’s no charges related to shooting Offset. There’s video everywhere — there’s no video that shows that Tjay is involved in any of this.”

Tjay was charged with disorderly conduct shortly after ‘Set was shot. But again, it doesn’t seem this had anything to do with the shooting outside of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Offset was also pretty fiery when this story first broke. He clapped back at Tjay calling him a snitch saying, “U ain’t buss nun.”

However, he too has calmed down considerably. In fact, he’s ready to move on completely. In a recent interview he revealed his mentality that’s helping him move forward. Offset said in part, “Got to keep pushing. Gladiator mentality, man. The show don’t ever stop at the end of the day. I was blessed enough to be able to still move. So, I’m still moving. I need to be locked in, working on my craft and figuring out what’s my next move in the music. All the other sh*t was just, like, distractions. Getting in the way of doing sh*t, being in wrong places at the wrong time. But we here, man. I’m pushing, man.”

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