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 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:14:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 BETTER OVER TIME – Album by BigXthaPlug https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014942-better-over-time-bigxthaplug Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:14:46 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014942 BigXthaPlug returns to rap mode.

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BigXthaPlug is back in rap mode. After crossing over in 2025 with I Hope You’re Happy, the country album that debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200, the Dallas heavyweight has returned with BETTER OVER TIME, his fourth studio album. The 18-track project arrives via 600 Entertainment and there are no country features this time around. Instead, Big called on a guest list that runs from Leon Thomas and Ava Max to Babyface Ray, Lil Yachty, GloRilla, Loe Shimmy, Ro$ama, and Fridayy. Fans got an early taste through the Ava Max collab “BURN” and “LITE” with Belly Gang Kushington, which came with a video Big co-directed alongside Jerry Morka. There is a Leon Thomas-assisted “NO LIMIT,” which points to a Biggie-referencing hook. Moreover, BigXthaPlug has stayed busy with collabs like “Cold” with Post Malone, but this one puts the spotlight right back on him.

Release Date: October 30, 2026
Genre: Hip-Hop
Album: BETTER OVER TIME

Tracklist For BETTER OVER TIME

  1. STAND ON BUSINESS
  2. NO LIMIT (feat. Leon Thomas)
  3. BURN (feat. Ava Max)
  4. I GET IT
  5. CRACCED
  6. DA FUCC (feat. Ro$ama)
  7. PEACE OF MIND
  8. LITE (feat. Belly Gang Kushington)
  9. FREE MY MEMBERS
  10. BELIEVE (feat. Babyface Ray, Lil Yachty)
  11. I LIKE IT (feat. Loe Shimmy)
  12. GIVE IT ALL
  13. FAF (feat. GloRilla)
  14. DOUBTED ME
  15. LATELY F RAP
  16. DIE4U
  17. HEAL ME (feat. Fridayy)
  18. ONE

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Rah Ali Says Nicki Minaj Told A YouTuber To Spread Lies About Her https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014939-rah-ali-nicki-minaj-youtuber-spread-lies-hip-hop-news Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:34:05 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014939 Rah Ali claims Nicki Minaj told a YouTuber to spread lies that she stole $30 million, saying the rapper is trying to destroy her.

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Rah Ali isn’t letting the rumors talk for her anymore. The former Love & Hip Hop personality and Onsite Media boss posted a new video on Tuesday (October 27) about her fallout with Nicki Minaj. In it, she makes her most serious accusation yet. “Nicki Minaj instructed a YouTuber to convey lies to the public, accusing me of stealing $30 million from her,” Rah says in the clip. It’s a big turn for a pair that fans once saw as untouchable, and Rah says she’s done staying quiet about it.

She framed the video around loyalty. “Nicki Minaj and I were friends for well over a decade,” she explains. “We met around 2016. And in that time frame, I have been loyal. I’ve been honest, I’ve been trustworthy. I’ve not done anything at all to her.” Then she gets to why she’s speaking now.

“However, there comes a point where you have to say enough is enough. And that’s where I am,” she says. “Where I am today is I’m not gonna sit back and allow someone to intentionally try to destroy me, simply because I won’t allow them to be a puppet master.”

Read more: Rah Ali Breaks Silence On Nicki Minaj Fraud Allegations

Rah Ali Says She Has Proof Nicki Minaj Wants To Ruin Her

The theft talk didn’t start out anywhere near $30 million. In October 2025, Nicki said that “3 different people in a span of 2 months” had used her American Express card without permission. She put the damage at about $25K and promised, “They’re all going to jail.” Nicki never named Rah. Blogger Tasha K pointed fingers at a stylist and later circulated claims that tied Rah in. Within weeks, Rah fired back with an open letter: “Show the evidence or apologize instead of sensationalizing headlines.” A year later, the number in the rumors has grown far past that original $25K.

On her own outlet, Onsite Media, Rah calls the newest version “complete and utter lies.” She also asks how someone could steal that much money without ever being questioned, charged, or arrested.

This time, Rah says she has receipts of her own. “I have actual proof to show that Nicki’s intention is to destroy anything that I’m working on, and to try to destroy the peace of mind that I have,” she says.

She also says Nicki’s fans have sent threats against her life and her children. When one fan thanked her for speaking up, Rah answered, “You’re welcome, there are a lot of victims. Real victims.” That’s a hard line to read from the woman Barbz once treated as Nicki’s protector, the friend who became a legend in the fandom after the 2018 New York Fashion Week clash with Cardi B.

Read more: Rah Ali’s Drama Didn’t Begin Or End With Nicki Minaj

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Meek Mill Announces Six-City “Dream Chasers Nights” Tour https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014934-meek-mill-dream-chasers-nights-hip-hop-news Fri, 30 Oct 2026 02:59:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014934 Meek Mill announces Dream Chasers Nights, a six-city run starting Nov. 24 in Philadelphia.

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Meek Mill’s hometown celebration is turning into something bigger. The Philadelphia rapper announced Dream Chasers Nights on Tuesday (October 27), a six-date run that kicks off with his annual hometown show at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 24 before taking the party to five more cities. The run is presented with Live Nation Urban and takes Meek to Los Angeles, Boston, Baltimore, Chicago, and Atlanta, wrapping up on December 20.

The Philly date was already locked in when Meek revealed Dream Chasers Nights: Meek Mill & Friends earlier this month. Now fans outside his hometown get a turn. After Philadelphia, he heads to the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on November 29, MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston on December 5, and CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore on December 11. From there, he stops at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom on December 18 and closes the run at Atlanta’s Coca-Cola Roxy on December 20. General tickets go on sale Friday (October 30) at 10 AM local time at meekmill.com.

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Meek Mill Dream Chasers Nights Tour Dates & Tickets

Meek pushed the presale on X himself, and he hinted that six cities might not be the full story. “Its some cities im missing but im coming soon!” he wrote. The live dates also cap a busy 2026 for the Dream Chasers boss. He recently dropped “Wanna Be Free” with G Herbo, following earlier releases “600 Racks” and “Nightmares To Dreams.” He also returned to Temple University for the first time in 13 years to host his annual Dream Chasers Summit.

Still, Philadelphia remains the heart of the run. According to the announcement, Meek has headlined similar events in the city several times, and his return carries special weight as a nod to the community that “made him the man he is today.” The new dates give the rest of the country a taste of that hometown energy. And if Meek’s “coming soon” tease holds up, more cities could join the list before the run kicks off next month.

Read more: Wanna Be Free – Song by Meek Mill & G Herbo

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Deb Antney Appears To Send Nicki Minaj A Message After Trump Rally https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014930-deb-antney-nicki-minaj-message-trump-rally-hip-hop-news Fri, 30 Oct 2026 02:24:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014930 Deb Antney shared a viral reel questioning Nicki Minaj's Trump support on her Instagram Story, days after Nicki joined Trump onstage at a Michigan rally.

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Deb Antney didn’t need a long caption to make her feelings known. The veteran music executive, who guided Nicki Minaj through her early mixtape days and stayed one of her most visible supporters for years, shared a viral video to her Instagram Story this week that takes aim at the rapper’s support of President Donald Trump. The clip is a reel from content creator i.am.neiko. Fan pages on X caught the repost and spread it on Wednesday (October 28), and the conversation picked up quickly from there.

The video speaks to Nicki directly. “Some of us are not speaking out because we hate you,” the creator says. “We’re actually speaking out because we remember you before the political rallies, before Air Force One, before the president was praising your body in front of thousands of people.” He goes on to credit Black women, Black girls, the LGBTQ community, and immigrants with helping carry her to the top. Antney’s own words were brief: she left a quick “Thsnk you” (typo and all) under the reel. Coming from someone so closely tied to Nicki’s story, though, the share said plenty on its own.

Read more: Nicki Minaj Joins Donald Trump In Michigan, Gets Called Out For Her “Beautiful A**” On Stage

Deb Antney Shares Video Questioning Nicki Minaj’s Trump Support

The timing makes sense. On Sunday (October 25), Nicki flew with Trump on Air Force One and joined him onstage at a midterm rally in Port Huron, Michigan. She led the crowd in chants of “We love Trump!” and urged voters to back Republican candidates Mike Rogers and John James. Earlier in his speech, Trump singled her out from the podium. “By the way, I looked at a beautiful a** before,” he said. “Nicki Minaj. That’s hard to miss.” He then asked her to stand up. The moment split fans online, and the reel Antney shared lands right in the middle of that debate. Under the original post, one commenter called it “one of the best sum ups of this situation with Nicki Minaj.”

What makes the repost stand out is the history behind it. Antney has long treated Nicki like family. She once said she turned down a $5 million offer to walk away from the rapper, telling Ray Daniels Presents, “But you can’t pay me enough,” and adding, “that’s my child.” In March, The Jasmine Brand reported, citing sources, that Antney had parted ways with Nicki over political differences. Antney appeared to push back by reposting a message calling the report “false news.” Neither has publicly cleared up where their working relationship stands, and Nicki has yet to respond to the Story share. Still, when someone who once called her “my child” quietly co-signs a message like this, fans are going to read between the lines.

Read more: Deb Antney Recalls $5 Million Offer To Leave Nicki Minaj Behind

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Ray J & Whitney Houston’s Relationship Was Never That Simple https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014230-ray-j-whitney-houston-complicated-history Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:01:11 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014230 Their connection began through Brandy, years before Ray J and Whitney Houston faced dating rumors that neither seemed eager to confirm.

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When Ray J was asked point-blank whether he was dating Whitney Houston, he answered with something that sounded more like a riddle than a denial. “A friend who loves a friend,” he told Essence in 2008. By then, the two had attracted plenty of attention through their public outings, but neither seemed particularly interested in defining their relationship for an audience eager to know what was happening behind the scenes.

The fascination was understandable. Whitney was one of music’s most celebrated voices, emerging from a highly publicized marriage to Bobby Brown, while Ray J was a younger R&B singer whose personal life regularly made headlines. Their age difference fueled speculation, often overshadowing a connection that stretched back to his childhood. Before the dating rumors and questions about their future, Whitney had already become an important figure in the Norwood family, particularly through her relationship with Ray J’s older sister, Brandy.

Before The Romance Rumors, There Was Brandy

Whitney’s relationship with the Norwood family began with Brandy, who grew up idolizing the singer and eventually developed a close friendship with her. By the time they starred together in ABC’s 1997 adaptation of Cinderella, Brandy was already a successful recording artist with her own television series, Moesha. Whitney, who also served as an executive producer, had originally planned to play Cinderella herself before deciding to take the role of Fairy Godmother and personally selecting Brandy for the lead.

“Brandy was definitely handpicked by me,” Whitney recalled in a behind-the-scenes interview. Their on-screen relationship reflected the mentorship that developed off-camera, with Brandy often crediting Whitney with helping her find confidence in her abilities.

Ray J met Whitney through that family connection. In that 2008 interview with Essence, he estimated that he was 11 or 12 when they first met and spoke about the influence she’d had on his sister’s career. “If it wasn’t for Whitney, my sister probably wouldn’t even be in the game,” he said, adding that Brandy spent years studying her idol’s performances before working alongside her.

A Romance That Nobody Wanted To Confirm

Photographs of Whitney Houston and Ray J holding hands at a pre-NBA All-Star party in Las Vegas in February 2007 gave gossip outlets plenty to talk about. The two had reportedly been spotted having dinner in Los Angeles, but their appearance together fueled questions about whether their longtime friendship had turned romantic. Whitney was 43, Ray J was 26, and her divorce from Bobby Brown wouldn’t become final until April. Their outings attracted considerable attention as Whitney adjusted to life outside a marriage that had played out so publicly.

The rumors followed them into 2008, when they were photographed sitting ringside at the Bernard Hopkins and Joe Calzaghe boxing match in Las Vegas. Ray J was also fielding questions about reports that he’d proposed to Whitney. During his interview with Essence, he dodged the marriage question with jokes and congratulations to Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey, who had just married. Even when the interviewer pressed him on whether the friendship was romantic, he refused to give a straight answer.

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Brandy eventually found herself answering questions about the pair as well. In February 2009, she explained that she’d asked both her brother and Whitney whether they were dating, and both had denied it. “When I ask Whitney, she says the same thing, unless they are just pulling the wool over my eyes,” she told OK magazine. Brandy admitted their closeness looked romantic from the outside, but she believed what they’d told her.

Ray J became more direct in 2010 after another dinner with Whitney, this time in Atlanta, sparked dating reports. He denied they were together on Twitter, insisting she was simply a great friend. Still, their public appearances kept people asking what existed between them. Whitney never publicly confirmed a romance, leaving much of their relationship open to interpretation, even among those who knew them personally.

The Final Days Of Whitney Houston

Their relationship was back in the headlines just days before the 2012 Grammy Awards. On February 3, TMZ photographed Whitney and Ray J leaving Le Petit Four in West Hollywood after dinner. Ray J helped her into a waiting vehicle, prompting renewed speculation that the two had rekindled their romance. Neither publicly confirmed the rumors, but they continued spending time together as Hollywood prepared for its biggest music weekend.

On February 9, both attended Kelly Price’s pre-Grammy celebration at Tru Hollywood, where Whitney arrived with her daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown. The evening brought together several R&B artists, and Whitney unexpectedly joined Price onstage for a brief rendition of “Jesus Loves Me.” It would become her final public performance. Price later recalled that the duet wasn’t planned. Whitney had simply walked onto the stage after Price acknowledged her presence.

The following day, Ray J appeared on The Insider to promote his book, Death of the Cheating Man. Once again, questions about Whitney entered the conversation. He acknowledged their closeness but maintained that the public misunderstood their relationship. “We hug, we laugh, we go out to dinner,” he explained, adding that they had always tried to keep their personal lives private. When pressed about whether their involvement was physical, he avoided answering directly. ABC News later revisited the interview.

On February 11, Whitney was found unresponsive in her suite at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, where she was staying ahead of Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy party. She was pronounced dead at 48, sending shock waves through the music industry just hours before the event. Her death also fell on Brandy’s birthday, making the loss especially painful for a family whose history with Whitney extended back decades.

Grief, Accusations, And A Relationship Rewritten By Tragedy

The speculation surrounding Ray J and Whitney’s relationship took a darker turn after her death. On February 17, 2012, he released a statement expressing the difficulty of processing her loss. “The world lost an icon, but I lost my close friend,” he said, affectionately calling her “Nippy.” The following day, he attended her funeral at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey, where he was photographed crying alongside Brandy. He also shared an emotional embrace with Whitney’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina, during the service.

His grief soon became entangled with accusations about Whitney’s final hours. In March, Bobby Brown’s sister, Leolah Brown, appeared on HLN’s Dr. Drew and alleged that Ray J had helped supply Whitney with drugs. She also claimed to have seen him leaving the Beverly Hilton on the day Whitney died. His attorney, Howard E. King, forcefully denied the accusations, disputing Brown’s account of his whereabouts and her relationship with Whitney. HLN later acknowledged it hadn’t verified her claims before broadcasting them and said it wouldn’t air the interview again.

The allegations emerged as investigators were determining what caused Whitney’s death. The Los Angeles County coroner ruled it an accidental drowning, with heart disease and cocaine use contributing. Beverly Hills police closed their investigation after finding no evidence of foul play.

What Ray J Says Now, And What Whitney Left Behind

More than a decade after Whitney’s death, Ray J offered a revelation that stood in sharp contrast to his earlier interviews. During a July 2025 appearance on Cam Newton’s Funky Friday podcast, he confirmed that they had been romantically involved and claimed they were preparing to make their relationship public. According to Ray J, the two planned to attend Clive Davis’ 2012 pre-Grammy celebration together and announce that they were dating. Whitney died before that could happen.

The conversation also gave Ray J an opportunity to address accusations that had followed him since 2012. He maintained that he was performing in San Diego before Whitney’s death and wasn’t present when she died. He explained that Whitney had a bodyguard named Ray who discovered her body, suggesting the shared name contributed to confusion about his whereabouts. “That’s the biggest cap I’ve ever heard,” he told Newton, rejecting claims that he had been in her hotel room. He also denied ever using drugs with Whitney, although he acknowledged experimenting with hard drugs himself after her death.

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His recollections offered an intimate account of their relationship, but Whitney’s own perspective remained absent. Another member of the Norwood family would eventually share her memories of those final days. In her March 2026 memoir, Phases, Brandy revisited her last encounters with the singer, including an emotional three-hour phone conversation on February 10, 2012. They discussed Brandy’s career anxieties and Whitney’s hopes for the future, including returning to the studio and appearing in Sparkle. Brandy recalled believing Whitney when she promised she was going to get better.

Brandy also recounted an encounter during rehearsals for Davis’ Grammy celebration, when Whitney handed her a handwritten note on hotel stationery. The contents have inspired years of curiosity, but Brandy has consistently refused to disclose them. In Phases, she acknowledged that people had developed their own theories about the message, yet remained protective of what Whitney had shared. “I want to keep some small piece of our bond untouched by the world,” she wrote. Nearly 15 years after Whitney’s death, the note remains folded away, its contents known only to Brandy. It likely reflects the same sentiments Ray J has about his time with Whitney, as well.

Read More: Ray J Goes Off After YouTuber Alleges He Was Involved In Whitney Houston’s Death

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John Legend Addresses Super Bowl Speculation After Jay-Z Reunion https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014917-john-legend-jay-z-super-bowl-halftime Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:40:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014917 Being part of the Roc Nation family doesn't guarantee an invitation, and John Legend seems perfectly comfortable with that.

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Sharing the stage with Jay-Z at SoFi Stadium was a memorable experience for John Legend, but another invitation for the Super Bowl in February is a different story. The singer is already part of Hov’s Roc Nation family, and their recent performance together has made him an obvious candidate for a halftime appearance. Still, Legend isn’t assuming he’ll be included in the festivities.

During a conversation with radio personality Fadam Got Da Juice, Legend revealed that Jay hasn’t approached him about participating in the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show. As theJasmineBRAND reported, the singer acknowledged his close professional connection to the rapper, telling the interviewer, “I’m part of the family.”

However, Legend made it clear that he wouldn’t take offense if Jay decided to perform without bringing anyone else onstage. He considers the Brooklyn legend one of Hip Hop’s greatest artists and believes his catalog is strong enough to carry the entire production. “I wouldn’t be mad if he said ‘I’m not bringing no guest out,'” Legend explained.

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John Legend Recently Joined Jay-Z At SoFi Stadium

Another collaboration isn’t particularly far-fetched. Legend signed with Roc Nation for management earlier this year after nearly two decades working with Ty Stiklorius. He has also maintained a musical relationship with Jay for years, including their work on DJ Khaled’s “God Did.” Then, they reunited on Oct. 23 during Jay’s anniversary concert at SoFi Stadium. Legend joined Hov and Khaled to perform “God Did,” one of several surprise appearances during the rapper’s two-night Los Angeles engagement. The concerts celebrated the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint.

Only days later, the NFL confirmed that Jay would headline Super Bowl LXI at the same stadium on Feb. 14, 2027. Roc Nation has helped produce the halftime show since 2019, but this will be Jay’s first time headlining.

His recent concerts have already shown how many longtime collaborators he could invite onto the Super Bowl stage. Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg joined him for the Oct. 24 finale, while Legend was among the guests the night before. It’s still unknown whether Jay plans to recreate that star-studded atmosphere in February, as the NFL hasn’t announced any additional performers.

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Ohio State Gets Its Own Nike Foamposite https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014919-nike-air-foamposite-pro-ohio-state-sneaker-news Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:02:40 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014919 Ohio State is getting a Nike Air Foamposite Pro retail edition, featuring the school's colors and a Buckeye leaf.

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Ohio State is getting its own Foamposite. The Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Ohio State” is set to release on November 5th for $250.

Overall, the design is clean and easy to read. A white molded shell covers the upper, and a light grey Buckeye leaf pattern runs across it. It is subtle enough that you might miss it at first.

Metallic red Swooshes add the main pop of color on the sides. The best detail is on the back, where a green Buckeye leaf sits on the heel. The official Ohio State logo sits on the tongue.

The style code is IX2094-100. Pairs should be available through Nike and select Nike Sportswear retailers, including DTLR.

This is not a player exclusive. Nike has made Vaporposite Pro cleats for Ohio State before, but this Foamposite Pro is made for fans.

The Buckeyes are not alone as Florida State and LSU have their own Foamposite Pros dropping the same day, and each one also costs $250. The FSU pair uses a deep red shell with a gum sole, while the LSU pair is yellow with black tiger stripes.

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Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Ohio State”

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College football has become a major part of Nike’s sneaker plans this fall. Nike keeps turning player exclusives into retail releases, and the Oregon “Mummy Duck” Foamposite Pro is another example.

The Foamposite Pro is a perfect canvas for school colors. Its molded shell is easy to paint in one bold color, and the shape already looks like armor.

Eric Avar designed the original Air Foamposite One for Penny Hardaway in 1997, and it has since become one of Nike’s most recognizable basketball shoes.

The college pack also lines up with football season. Ohio State fans can wear these in time for rivalry weekends and bowl-game season.

At $250, they are not cheap, but a Foamposite has always been a premium shoe. The green leaf on the heel and the grey pattern across the shell make this one feel more thoughtful than a basic team colorway.

Overall, the Buckeyes’ Foamposite Pro is a strong start to the pack. It keeps the design simple, and the leaf details give it just enough personality.

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Halle Berry’s Ex Olivier Martinez Keeps Primary Custody Of Their Son https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014911-halle-berry-olivier-martinez-maceo-custody Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:02:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014911 The judge dissolved the restraining order against Halle Berry but left restrictions on her time with her 13-year-old son in place.

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A Los Angeles judge has delivered a divided ruling in the custody dispute between Halle Berry and her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez. Although the actress successfully fought off a domestic violence restraining order, she won’t immediately regain the equal parenting time she previously shared with Martinez. Their 13-year-old son, Maceo, will continue living primarily with his father under an arrangement that limits Berry’s visits.

Judge Shelley L. Kaufman denied Martinez’s request for a longer-term restraining order Thursday (Oct. 29) and dissolved the temporary order issued earlier this month. However, Berry’s request to restore their previous 50/50 custody arrangement was unsuccessful. People reported that the modified schedule will remain in place until another hearing in November.

Under those restrictions, Berry can see Maceo during designated daytime hours but cannot have him stay overnight. The former spouses continue sharing legal custody. Berry’s attorney, Marina Beck, welcomed the dismissal of the restraining order, while Martinez’s attorney, Patrick Baghdaserians, called the custody decision a “huge victory” for his client.

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Halle Berry Denies Allegations Involving Her Son

The legal battle intensified after Martinez accused Berry of physically assaulting Maceo during a Sept. 26 confrontation at her home. He alleged that the actress jumped on their son and placed her hands around his neck during an argument involving a virtual reality game. Berry has denied abusing Maceo, maintaining that the incident involved playful wrestling that escalated when her son pushed her. In a court declaration, she stated, “I have never physically, emotionally or otherwise abused Maceo.” She has also accused Martinez of attempting to undermine her relationship with their son.

The proceedings included nearly four hours of testimony from Maceo during a closed hearing on Oct. 19. Berry had opposed allowing him to testify, arguing that Martinez had influenced his account. Her daughter, Nahla Aubry, also submitted a declaration defending her mother, saying she’d never witnessed Berry physically abuse her younger brother.

The former couple married in 2013 and separated two years later, though they didn’t finalize their divorce until 2023. Their disagreements over parenting continued afterward, eventually leading to the current proceedings.

Thursday’s decision leaves Berry facing significant restrictions despite the dismissal of the restraining order. As MyNewsLA reported, Kaufman rejected her request to resume equal physical custody, but the parents are scheduled to return to court in November. That hearing will revisit the custody arrangement and determine whether Berry’s parenting time should change.

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Maino’s Rick Ross Halloween Costume Is All About “Heavy Marinara” https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014914-maino-rick-ross-halloween-costume Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:45:05 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014914 The "Rigatoni" moment lives on as Maino turns Rick Ross' memorable post-arrest remarks into Halloween comedy.

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Of all the things Rick Ross said outside a Miami jail earlier this month, his pasta order might have the longest shelf life. The rapper’s declaration that he’d soon be enjoying rigatoni with heavy marinara became an unexpected viral moment, and Maino apparently saw the perfect opportunity to have a little fun with it for Halloween.

The Brooklyn rapper unveiled his Rick Ross costume in an Instagram video, complete with a fake beard and facial tattoos. He also recreated Rozay’s designer-heavy look, sporting oversized sunglasses as he walked toward the camera to deliver his version of the rapper’s impromptu speech following his release from jail.

“I need silence,” Maino announced, adopting Ross’ delivery before repeating his insistence that he was innocent of the allegations against him. He then moved into the travel plans that made the original video so memorable, promising stops in Dubai and Paris before sitting down to enjoy some pasta. “HEAVY MARINARA!!!…Halloween Edition,” Maino captioned the post.

The impersonation appears to be connected to an upcoming Halloween episode of Let’s Rap About It, which Maino cohosts with Jim Jones, Fabolous, and Dave East. He hasn’t said whether Ross knew about the costume beforehand.\

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Maino Pokes Fun At Rick Ross’ Viral Jail Release Speech

The original moment followed Ross’ Oct. 1 arrest in Miami Beach over domestic violence allegations involving his former girlfriend, Jazzma Kendrick. She accused the Maybach Music Group founder of physically assaulting her during an August confrontation at his Star Island residence. Ross has denied her allegations, and his attorneys maintain that he’s innocent.

After posting $5,000 bond, Ross addressed reporters outside the jail, declaring that the accusations against him were fabricated. He then pivoted to his weekend travel plans, including a trip to Paris, where he intended to enjoy a bowl of rigatoni with heavy marinara sauce. The moment became even more amusing when Ross actually followed through. He later shared footage of himself in Paris, enjoying the meal he’d described to reporters.

While Maino’s parody focuses on the more entertaining part of that encounter, the allegations behind Ross’ arrest remain a serious legal matter. His scheduled Oct. 22 arraignment was postponed after his attorneys said prosecutors hadn’t formally filed charges. The next hearing is set for Nov. 6, giving prosecutors additional time to determine how to proceed.

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Faith Evans’ Company Faces Nearly $14M Payout In Biggie Estate Battle https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014901-faith-evans-notorious-big-estate-trust Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014901 With millions in catalog earnings at stake, Faith Evans' company has lost a major dispute over payments owed to Biggie's mother's trust.

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The battle over The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate has taken another expensive turn for Faith Evans. A Delaware judge has ruled that a trust established by the late rapper’s mother, Voletta Wallace, is entitled to more than $12.5 million in withheld earnings. With interest included, the amount could climb to nearly $14 million, adding another financial complication to a family dispute that has been unfolding since Wallace’s death.

In an October 27 ruling, Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick determined that the Voletta Wallace Revocable Trust is owed $12,518,336 in distributions from Notorious B.I.G., LLC, the company Evans manages. The money represents Wallace’s share of earnings generated after her death in February 2025, including proceeds connected to the rapper’s valuable music catalog.

Evans and Wallace established the company in 2007 to manage Biggie’s intellectual property. Their agreement eventually gave Evans and Wallace each a 25 percent share of financial distributions, with the remaining proceeds divided equally between Biggie’s children, T’yanna Wallace and Christopher Jordan “CJ” Wallace. The disagreement intensified after Wallace died and her longtime associate and former Biggie manager, Wayne Barrow, sought recognition as trustee and executor of her estate. Evans challenged whether the trust met the requirements to become a company member, prompting Barrow to sue.

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McCormick previously sided with Barrow in August, establishing the trust’s right to membership in the company. The latest ruling addresses how much money it should receive. Although the trust formally became a company member on Dec. 12, 2025, the judge determined that its financial rights began when Wallace died on February 21. Evans and the company had argued that the trust should receive only $48,612, but McCormick rejected that position.

The court also awarded interest on the unpaid distributions, compounded quarterly. Barrow’s attorney, Jay Freiberg, told Billboard that the total would approach $14 million. He welcomed the decision and hoped Evans would stop challenging the trust’s financial rights. Evans’ attorney declined to comment on the latest ruling.

The money dispute stems from Primary Wave’s 2025 acquisition of a substantial stake in Biggie’s catalog and related rights, a transaction that brought considerable new revenue into the estate’s business. However, another family disagreement remains active in Pennsylvania. CJ Wallace is challenging changes his grandmother made to her estate documents just 15 days before her death. Those amendments removed him and longtime family friend Carol Sampson from administrative roles, leaving Barrow as sole trustee and executor. CJ alleges that Barrow improperly influenced his grandmother, which Barrow denies.

The Delaware judge determined that the Pennsylvania proceedings don’t prevent the trust from receiving its distributions. Barrow now has 20 days from the Oct. 27 ruling to submit a final proposed order reflecting the court’s decisions, bringing the trust closer to collecting the money while CJ’s separate challenge proceeds.

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