Release Date: October 31, 2026

Genre: Cantopop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Hong Kong

On my skin, you left your mark the night you held me close,
And in the morning, we turned to strangers,
But don’t you hesitate to call,
I’m posted in Hong Kong

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During a livestream clip caught by CY Chels on Twitter, Akademiks denied notions of industry conspiracies to ruin his career. However, he said UMG may have seen Kendrick’s “Not Like Us” diss track as a way to kill two birds with one stone: release a massive hit record and make renegotiations with the 6ix God a bit easier to fall in their favor.

“Every industry came together, ‘Let’s take down Drake.’ That, I don’t believe,” Ak expressed. “I do believe that Universal, who already has their favorites, I think they saw a clever way to get Drake back under the thumb and also, they were going to rock with a very profitable song for them, which is ‘Not Like Us.’ Do I think Universal wanted the song to be publicly displayed everywhere? Yes. Does it kill two birds with one stone with them? It brings Drake down a notch a little bit, could help them in negotiation, but also give them free cash over here? Yeah. I agree with that. But if you want me to agree with some Illuminati industry takedown by everybody, it’s like, no. If you want me to say that Universal created this beef, or created everything, no. This is two rappers. The choice was between Drake and Dot.”

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Drake’s Next Record Deal

Some fans may express surprise at this take, since DJ Akademiks has been going hard for Drake for a long time. However, he seems to believe in more individual theories about conflict rather than coordinated efforts.

Elsewhere, DJ Akademiks clarified his take on Drake’s next deal, saying he’s probably going to sign the biggest deal in music history in the near future. However, he walked back claims that he’s about to sign a contract. It seems up in the air at the moment, but the OVO mogul could make any situation work.

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Over a dramatic and fast-paced instrumental, Pap tears into The Block Captain’s romance with Pap’s ex Remy, dismisses his Philly credibility, takes shots at his lyrical ability, and does a whole lot more to try to gain the upper hand. The bars are solid and there are some great punchlines here, but we doubt it will move the needle when it comes to people picking sides in this conflict.

Eazy The Block Captain just dissed Papoose on his “Letter To Claressa” track, in which he urged the female boxer to leave the New York rapper behind. It’s been curious to see romantic gossip devolve into diss tracks about many more topics, but folks are still going to focus on the drama rather than the bars.

Both MCs should feel quite proud of what they’ve done, even if the subject matter at hand will always be messy and irrelevant to many fans. We’ll see if these trades continue or if “Handshakes With Snakes” is what makes the booth’s dust settle.

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Remy Ma & Papoose Beef

Throughout all of this, Remy Ma is making her own stance clear. For those unaware, all of this popped off a few years ago when she was accused of cheating on Papoose with Eazy The Block Captain. Remy and Pap called it quits and continue to work out their divorce, whereas the latter’s romance with Claressa Shields also caused drama.

Regarding Remy, she dropped the Alimony EP to address some of these narratives, and Shields has been doing a lot of responding on social media. Now, though, all the different sides of the situation are leaning into their specific niches.

In this sense, Pap and Eazy might go at each other for much longer, even if they aren’t arguing about the initial drama anymore. But that’s what’s keeping fans coming back.

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Release Date: October 15, 2026 (music video on October 30)

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Candy

Jelly bean, jelly bean, bounce it just like that,
Turn around, shawty, bring it right back,
Blue raspberry with the strawberry patch,
Shawty got the candy, make the whole club clap

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Release Date: October 30, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: STILL SLEEP ?? (due November 13, 2026)

Quotable Lyrics from Dirty Dan

With my dog out, we hopped out the Lamb’,
Hit the gas, I was dashing on cam,
Tell the truth, I can’t lie with no fan,
I tried to buy love, but that s**t was a scam

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YFG Fatso allegedly reacted to BloodHound Q50’s murder, adding onto speculation about their beef. BloodHound had allegedly spent time with Fatso’s daughter and her mother, which allegedly angered his former collaborator.

The news of this arrest follows days of rumors about this being a federal arrest. That isn’t the case, as Cook County is a local entity in Illinois. There’s also no information about the charges Fatso faces or any other allegations regarding the circumstances of his arrest. He reportedly has a court date set for Monday, November 2 following an October 30 hearing, and has no bond.

Fellow OTF affiliate and YFG Fatso’s manager, DJ Bandz, claimed during a livestream this week that authorities arrested Fatso. On Instagram, MyMixtapez shared Fatso’s mugshot and the available details regarding his arrest.

Also, Chicago Crime Chaser reported there are no federal records tied to Fatso’s arrest or any information about the charges. As such, the speculation that YFG Fatso was allegedly involved in BloodHound Q50’s murder is completely unverified and unsubstantiated at press time.

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BloodHound Q50 Murder

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We will see if any more information emerges in the future about this situation. For now, it’s completely unknown why the “Am I Wrong” artist is now reportedly in police custody, even as rumors continue to swirl online.

As for the BloodHound Q50 murder, autopsy reports indicate he was shot five times on September 13, 2026. No arrests have been made as of writing this article in official connection to the murder.

This has been a massive controversy in not just Chicago’s drill scene, but also the hip-hop community as a whole. Folks continue to speculate about this event and others in the city, but little official links and confirmations exist. As such, we will have to wait for law enforcement to provide more details and updates on this matter.

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Starting off with the Jay-Z Super Bowl halftime show, Aron and I believe there’s only one way for the unsurprising, safe, and precedent-heavy (thanks to Hov’s 2026 run) slot to work. What is that way? To break away from expectations, lean into narratives against him, and treat this as a power move rather than a promo opportunity.

These are wild and unrealistic ideas rather than predictions, but Aron and I would love to see them. Or at least, it would spark some great conversation. I suggested Jay-Z only bring on and curate huge guests rather than perform a traditional set, do a full a cappella freestyle instead, or just cancel at the last minute as a power move. Aron would love for Hov to open with his “Pump It Up” freestyle, bring out Tia Kemp, or reunite all of Drake’s opps to lean into that narrative.

Elsewhere, regarding Nicki Minaj’s support of Donald Trump, Aron and I questioned why she’s jumping on the MAGA bandwagon now rather than in previous years. We also disagreed over whether or not there are ulterior motives at play, and commented on how her past personal politics and citizenship status also cause questions around her endorsement and campaigning.

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Onto another Young Money alum, Drake recently had the “Janice STFU” lawsuit against him dismissed, which Aron and I noted could still be refiled later. However, amid other Drizzy legal battles like the UMG defamation appeal and stagnant botting and gambling-related lawsuits, we posited this is indicative of the 6ix God’s scale rather than any coordinated conspiracies. This also brought up the larger ghostwriting and collaboration discourse around him, which Aron and I argued isn’t as relevant anymore as it was in the Quentin Miller days.

As for Drake’s “Big Three” companion, J. Cole walking back his retirement led to some mixed reactions from Aron and I. While we thought it’s dope that Cole remains inspired, especially after the 2024 beef situation, we doubt he will challenge himself out of his comfort zone in his future musical releases, for better or for worse. This is something he’s been talking about all throughout The Fall-Off‘s rollout, so the walk-back is unsurprising. The only rappers who really retire are the ones who never announce it.

Aron and I also reacted to some of hip-hop’s wildest Halloween costumes. Among the picks were Drake as his father, Megan Thee Stallion’s pumpkin-headed fits, Fat Joe as Ozempic, Offset as Jim Carrey’s The Mask, and more.

Finally, Aron and I listed off some of the week’s biggest releases and shouted out Bristol’s Wish Master and Rochester’s Rigs as our artists “On The Come-Up.” They will be your healthy dose of killer lyricism for the week.

Let us know what you think about these topics in the comments below. Stay logged onto HNHH to rate new songs and albums and keep up with our news and feature coverage.

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Over the past week, multiple White House staffers and members of the current administration have suggested Nicki Minaj would make a great White House Press Secretary. As it turns out, the man in charge might just agree.

In a clip from an interview with Benny Johnson for The Benny Show, Johnson asked Trump if the Trinidadian superstar will be the one to take on the role following the short-lived term of Katie Zacharia. “That’s a good idea. I think I’ll have to think about that,” he replied. “I’m going to think about that. How about you? You’d be pretty good, too.”

The administration currently doesn’t have a White House Press Secretary following the exits of Zacharia and Karoline Leavitt, who served from January 2025 to August of this year. It seems like Trump will wait until after the midterm elections to name a new permanent press secretary. If Nicki makes an impact, maybe she will be the one to join the White House team, a shocking notion many fans don’t want to see.

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Nicki Minaj’s Trump Support

That’s because Nicki Minaj’s support of Donald Trump has been very controversial among not just the general public, but also her fanbase. While many Barbz continue to support her and call out how folks hyper-fixate on Minaj rather than other celebrity supporters, it hasn’t made Nicki Minaj’s political fights and oppositions any less divisive.

We will see if this turns out to be true, which would represent the wildest career pivot in rap in recent memory. Donald Trump is a big fan, and that appreciation goes both ways.

No matter what, conspiracies and theories around why Nicki is being so outspoken and supportive regarding the MAGA establishment haven’t led to any explanations. She is doing this of her own volition, and the last person left to comment on a potential White House Press Secretary role is Nicki herself. We’ll see if she gets the call, answers it, or decides to step away.

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The track’s last two verses are where the Atlanta rapper takes aim at Gucci for snitching allegations, which he and his loved ones have denied. There are other disses peppered throughout relating to treatment of Shiesty and other 1017 artists, whether it’s over a lack of financial backing or support with legal trouble.

Furthermore, this follows Foogiano’s previous tracks “Halfway In” and “Halfway Out,” which contain more light and less frequent shots at Guwop. The flows are solid and the energy is there too, and we’ll see if Gucci Mane responds to any of this.

Elsewhere, the music video for “The Misunderstood Truth” features Foogiano dancing on a 1017 logo, burying a chain from the label, and breaking the logo’s ice. It’s the latest chapter in a long-running saga, one with a lot of different possible outcomes.

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When Is Pooh Shiesty’s Trial?

Gucci Mane also recently dropped new music of his own. The album Against All Odds is a flex about his influence, wealth, and legacy, partially combating the narratives against him. Of course, the real event folks keep tabs on is Pooh Shiesty’s upcoming trial for the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Guwop. He and eight other codefendants, including rapper Big30, pleaded not guilty to the charges against them.

This trial will begin on February 22, 2027, if everything goes according to the current schedule. We will see how that situation plays out and affects the artists close to the situation and collective.

Elsewhere, Big30 continues to proclaim his and his codefendants’ innocence while out on bond. As for statements from Shiesty, they’ve been few and far between given his incarceration. But in the musical world, this conflict within 1017 Records and beyond will persist even after the trial wraps up.

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Both pairs are tied to the same simple idea. Jordan Brand’s Black Pack takes four lesser-known models and gives them a dark, premium makeover, and it began in October with the Air Jordan 14 Low and Air Jordan 16.

The Air Jordan 15 uses black leather across most of the upper, with a snakeskin-style texture on the side panels. In-hand photos of the Air Jordan 15 “Black Pack” showed that this replaces the model’s usual woven look and gives the shoe a more elegant feel.

The Air Jordan 17 Low goes with black and anthracite tones. A faux stingray finish sits around the laces, which adds some texture without changing the clean look.

Both pairs are sold through select NBHD retailers and 232323232323.com, Jordan Brand’s newer online store. They are not expected on SNKRS.

The style codes are IZ2585-001 for the Air Jordan 15 and IZ2638-001 for the Air Jordan 17 Low. Both pairs come in men’s sizing. The first half of the pack sold out at boutiques, so expect strong demand again.

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Air Jordan Black Pack

The Air Jordan 15 first arrived in 1999, and its odd shape has always divided fans. Further, Tinker Hatfield drew inspiration from the X-15 aircraft.

The Air Jordan 17 Low is based on the 2002 model, which was one of the most luxury-focused designs in the line. A dark stingray look suits that history very well.

Jordan Brand is giving these models more attention lately. The Infinite Archives Air Jordan 17 Low “Beach” and the Free The Youth collab helped show that fans are ready for them.

Next year brings even more, including the Infinite Archives pairs in March and a reported “Cosmic Clay” Air Jordan 15.

Both pairs also appear in the guide to every Air Jordan dropping in November. Overall, the Black Pack is a smart way to bring attention to underrated models. Fans who like dark, premium sneakers will have plenty to enjoy.

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