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 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:56:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 I’m Scared – Song by Pradabagshawty https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/985360-im-scared-pradabagshawty Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:56:02 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=985360 Pradabagshawty is gearing up to drop "5 Problems," and to continue his run of singles, he has come through with "I'm Scared."

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Pradabagshawty is an exciting young artist who has been dropping off some solid singles as of late. This is all in service of his upcoming album 5 Problems, which is highly anticipated by fans. Early this week, Pradabagshawty came through with a new single, “I’m Scared.” This new song even comes with a music video. Overall, there is some wavy production, which allows Pradabagshawty to carry the song with an extremely catchy hook. It’s yet another solid effort, and it has us eager to listen to 5 Problems in its entirety as it officially came out today.

Release Date: March 25, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: 5 Problems

Quotable Lyrics from I’m Scared

Lil’ ho, you cool, you ain’t better than no pill, huh
I’m tryna shoot it for real, dyin’ today, we ain’t payin’ no bill, huh (No way)
I met the ho in The Hills, come back to Atlanta, that ho ate my kids, huh
I can’t forget what you did, but you gotta know that I love you for real

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Leadbelly – Song by Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, & Surf Gang https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/985356-leadbelly-earl-sweatshirt-mike-surf-g Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:39:32 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=985356 With "POMPEII // UTILITY" due on April 3rd, Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, and Surf Gang are back for with a new single, "Leadbelly."

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Earl Sweatshirt, MIKE, and the producer collective Surf Gang have an album dropping on April 3rd. POMPEII // UTILITY could very well be one of the best projects of the year. Overall, fans are very excited about this release, and they have every reason to be. Earl and MIKE are two of the best MCs working today. Meanwhile, Surf Gang always comes through with some incredible, ear-grabbing production. On Wednesday, they all teamed up for a new single called “Leadbelly,” and it just so happens to come with a music video. You can check out the song below, and use our rating system to tell us what you think.

Release Date: March 25, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: POMPEII // UTILITY

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Slime Season 3 – Mixtape by Young Thug https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/985263-slime-season-3-young-thug Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=985263 Ten years ago today, Young Thug dropped off his mixtape "Slime Season 3," which remains a fan-favorite in 2026.

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2016 is a year that hip-hop fans have a ton of nostalgia for, and for very good reason. Overall, there were some pretty incredible albums during this year. All of the big artists were firing on all cylinders, and it really felt as though things were never going to wind up how they are now. With that being said, Young Thug was ascending at this time, and Slime Season 3 was the perfect example. Songs like “With Them,” “Memo,” and “Digits” are classic songs in their own right. This is an eight-track mixtape that packs a punch. It is all killer, no filler, and with the tape turning 10 years old today, we had to give it a shoutout.

Release Date: March 25, 2016

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for Slime Season 3

  1. With Them
  2. Memo
  3. Drippin’
  4. Slime Shit ft. Yak Gotti, Duke, & Peewee Roscoe
  5. Digits
  6. Worth It
  7. Tattoos
  8. Problem

Awards & Commercial Performance

Slime Season 3 was not an awards contender, as 2016 was already quite stacked. However, it peaked at number seven on the Billboard 200. It is currently RIAA certified Gold with 500K units sold

What Did HotNewHipHop Commenters Think?

For the most part, the reception to the mixtape was extremely positive. “For all the people who listened to it yesterday and didn’t like it, before you come commenting again with the hate just ask yourselves, “why would I click on something I know I hate just to talk about it”. Then log the fuck out, thank you,” one person wrote. “Im sorry this is straight fire one of best mixtapes of this generation,” said another. While many purists were quick to make fun of his voice and call it “garbage,” there were others who saw the vision. Ten years later, this remains a classic.

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New Footage Of Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 “Alaska” Has Dropped https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/985351-virgil-abloh-archive-x-air-jordan-1-high-og-alaska-sneaker-news-5 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:34:41 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=985351 A new on-foot video of the Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG "Alaska" has surfaced ahead of its upcoming release.

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The Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Alaska” is getting closer. A new on-foot video has surfaced online and it is turning heads. Seeing this shoe in motion also adds an entirely new dimension to the design. The hype around this release has been building steadily for weeks.

Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Alaska” is releasing on April 3rd, 2026.

The “Alaska” colorway leans into an icy palette throughout. Pale blue tones wash over the upper in a way that feels intentional. Also Off-White’s signature deconstructed details are present across every panel. There’s also the “AIR” text on the midsole and the zip tie.

On foot, the shoe carries Virgil’s DNA. The oversized “SHOELACES” text on the orange lace is a standout detail. Bold orange laces pop sharply against the white and icy blue upper. The construction feels both familiar and deeply personal to Abloh’s creative language.

The release is reportedly capped at 25,000 pairs worldwide. That number makes this one of the more limited Jordan collabs in recent memory. Overall, this is going to be a massive release no matter what.

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Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Alaska”

The Virgil Abloh Archive x Air Jordan 1 High OG “Alaska” is a posthumous tribute done with real care. Also the icy blue and white palette gives the shoe a cold, almost pristine look.

Off-White’s signature construction details appear throughout in classic Virgil fashion. The exposed foam collar, zip tie, and deconstructed Swoosh all make appearances. Further orange laces and a small blue stitch provide bursts of color contrast.

The “AIR” text stamped on the midsole is clean and bold as always. Inside, the shoe carries branding that connects it directly to the Virgil Abloh Archive.

The 25,000 pair cap makes this significantly more exclusive than most Jordan releases. It feels less like a sneaker drop and more like a piece of legacy being passed forward.

Also the retail price of these will be $230 when they are released.

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Suge Knight To Get “Shockingly Candid” In New Memoir https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/985322-suge-knight-memoir Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:54:42 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=985322 Suge Knight plans to finally speak his truth in his new memoir, "Your Pain Is My Joy," which arrives on August 4.

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Today (March 24), Gallery Books announced that it’s publishing Suge Knight’s new memoir, Your Pain is My Joy. It’s set to be released on August 4, and it looks like readers are in for a treat. A press release describes the book as “shockingly candid” and says it “takes readers on an unflinching ride through Suge’s Compton neighborhood to the peak of the gangsta rap era, when the streets and the music business mixed freely.”

“I have listened to people try and rewrite history for years,” Knight says of the memoir. “Your Pain Is My Joy isn’t an apology or an excuse: It’s my truth about Tupac, Death Row, and my life. After you read this book, your question marks will turn into periods.”

Over the years, Knight has spoken about the late Tupac Shakur on several occasions. He’s even shared some intimate details of the icon’s passing, including his final moments in the hospital.

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Suge Knight Discusses Tupac’s Death

Suge Knight on "The Late Late Show" in 2004
Suge Knight during Suge Knight Appears on “The Late Late Show” with Guest Host D.L. Hughley – November 19, 2004 at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Jesse Grant/WireImage)

During an interview with PEOPLE last July, he reflected on his fatal shooting, revealing that Tupac made light of the dire situation.

“I got out and tried to tell the officers what happened while I was bleeding everywhere,” he explained. “Also, I then was getting 2Pac out the car, even when the door was open. I had to go over there bleeding everywhere, take the seat belt off him. When we get into the ambulance, Pac is funny as f*ck. He cracking jokes. I’m cracking jokes. Pac’s like, ‘Sh*t, when we heal up, you know what we doing.’”

Knight also recalled Tupac telling his mother, Afeni, to let him go after multiple operations to stop his internal bleeding. “The doctors came in and brought him back. And his mom said, ‘Don’t ever do that again. If he’s having complications, don’t touch him,’” he remembered. “’Don’t bring him back. Let him go.’”

Read More: Suge Knight Claims He Was Ready To Break Dr. Dre’s Jaw If Eve Asked

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J. Cole Reveals Kendrick Lamar Originally Had Two Features On “The Fall-Off” https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/985331-j-cole-kendrick-lamar-two-features-the-fall-off Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:53:26 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=985331 J. Cole also said that he still has love for Kendrick Lamar and Drake, but they don't talk much anymore.

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J. Cole says that he was originally going to include two appearances by Kendrick Lamar on his album, The Fall-Off, before their relationship deteriorated in 2024. He discussed their viral beef during an appearance on Cam’ron’s Talk With Flee show on Tuesday.

At one point during the conversation, Cam asked Cole about his initial reaction to Lamar dissing him on Metro Boomin and Future’s “Like That.” He recalled: “My first reaction is, ‘That sh*t is hard.’ Like, it’s a hard ass verse. Undeniably. The beat crazy, the song is ill. He went crazy. That’s my first reaction. I don’t know what I’m listening for. I’m like, ‘That sh*t is tough.’ My second reaction is, ‘Not now, n***a.’ My second reaction is like, ‘No, n***a. This is inconvenient for me.’ Right at that time, I had just got off tour with Drake. I had went on tour with Drake. We did that, and I had Might Delete Later in the chamber… as a mixtape. And then, I had The Fall-Off finished. I probably had to tweak a couple mixes, but I had this album finished.” From there, he revealed that Kendrick Lamar was featured on two different songs from the project.

Cole ended up revising The Fall-Off and releasing it on February 6, 2026. He included appearances from Burna Boy, Erykah Badu, Future, Morray, Petey Pablo, PJ, and Tems.

Read More: Meek Mill Has A Request For J. Cole After Announcing New Album

J. Cole’s Relationship With Drake, & Kendrick Lamar

Elsewhere during the conversation, Cole discussed where his relationship with Kendrick Lamar and Drake currently stands. He revealed that he still has love for both of them, but they don’t speak as much anymore.

“I genuinely love these n****s, but I’m not gonna act like we’ve been communicating and talking,” Cole admitted. “I’ve had conversations with them post-everything, but it’s not like it’s a lot. That’s me not knowing where they at, me assuming because I’ve heard X, Y, and Z, but it has nothing to do with how I actually feel. I genuinely love these n****s, I be wanting to shoot off a text. I ain’t gon’ lie. Even saying that on the mic is kinda lame to me, but it is my truth.”

Read More: Jay-Z Sets The Record Straight On His Relationship With J. Cole

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Steph Curry’s Birthday Tribute For Ayesha Curry Draws Mixed Reactions From Fans https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/985310-steph-curry-birthday-tribute-ayesha-curry-mixed-reactions-fans Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:22:46 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=985310 Ayesha Curry responded to Steph Curry's birthday tribute by sharing the post on her Instagram Story on Monday.

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Steph Curry shared a wholesome tribute for his wife, Ayesha Curry, in celebration of her 37th birthday on Instagram on Monday. In doing so, he praised her “courage” and remarked that she inspires him every day. Despite the heartwarming tone, many fans in the comments have been using the opportunity to criticize their marriage.

“Happy birthday to the one that makes this whole thing work! This past year has been one of my favorites. The determination to go after what you want. The grind and work behind the scenes. Stepping into new versions of you with courage that inspires me every day. I love it all,” Curry captioned a series of pictures. “You don’t play when it comes to our family. Our kids know you always show up and have their back no matter what. With the biggest heart I know. We are lucky and We love you!”

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Amidst kind responses, many fans complained about Ayesha’s public remarks about their relationship. “Despite all this she still want out,” one fan wrote. Another added: “All this for her to go on a podcast and say she didn’t need anything for her birthday from u.”

Others did share supportive messages for Ayesha, including her mother, Carol, who, as caught by The Shade Room, wrote: “Happy birthday to my first born you look amazing. You’re always top notch. I love you with all my heart. I hope you have an amazing day today and watch out for the trolls. There are just too many ignorant people in this world and thank God you’re not one of them. I love you with all my heart. Have a great great day!!”

Steph Curry & Ayesha Curry’s Relationship

Steph Curry and Ayesha Curry have been married since 2011 and have known each other since they were teenagers. They share four children. Ayesha responded to his birthday tribute by sharing the post on her Instagram Story and adding: “Mi love yuh bad yuh see.”

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Kanye West Disappoints Fans With Apparent AI Vocals On “BULLY” Vinyl https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/985295-kanye-west-ai-bully-vinyl Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:02:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=985295 Kanye West's long-awaited twelfth studio album, "BULLY," is expected to finally drop this Friday (March 27).

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Fans have been patiently waiting for Kanye West to release BULLY for a while now. The album is expected to drop this Friday (March 27), but already, some listeners are disappointed.

According to Kurrco, one supporter recently received their vinyl copy early, only to find that it features the old AI-generated vocals for “PREACHER MAN.” Social media users have a lot to say about this, and are making their thoughts known on Twitter/X.

“If I listen to this album in 3 days and it’s the same sh*t from a year and a half ago, and it’s horribly mixed, mastered, and AI, I’m gonna f*cking lose it….. All this hype, delays and anticipation for what???” one user asks. “This dude sold ai vinyls to people if digital is ai too it’s safe to say Kanye West is no longer interested in making music,” another claims. Someone else simply says, “Ye needs to step up.”

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Kanye West’s Apology

BULLY is said to feature themes of “remorse, memory, ego, faith, and consequence.” It’s not supposed to be an apology of any kind, however, and instead will serve as documentation of the Chicago artist’s internal experience. He took out a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal earlier this year to apologize to those he’s offended over the years. He attributed his infamous tirades to bipolar disorder and claimed that he’s since gotten professional help.

“The scariest thing about this disorder is how persuasive it is when it tells you: You don’t need help,” he explained at the time. “It makes you blind, but convinced you have insight. You feel powerful, certain, unstoppable.”

“I lost touch with reality,” he continued. “Things got worse the longer I ignored the problem. I said and did things I deeply regret. Some of the people I love the most, I treated the worst. You endured fear, confusion, humiliation, and the exhaustion of trying to have someone who was, at times, unrecognizable. Looking back, I became detached from my true self.”

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Usher Says Justin Bieber Drama Was An “Exaggeration” https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/985290-usher-da-brat-justin-bieber-drama-exaggeration Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:35:11 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=985290 Usher and Justin Bieber reportedly got into a "heated exchange" at an Oscars party hosted by Beyoncé and Jay-Z.

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Da Brat says that she spoke with Usher after his reported clash with Justin Bieber at Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Oscars after-party. During an episode of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, she said that Usher described the drama surrounding the situation as an “exaggeration.” She also noted that the two “had a conversation.”

“I spoke to Usher, and he said, ‘This is an exaggeration of the conversation,’” Da Brat said. “He’s been nothing but supportive of plenty of issues that Justin Bieber has had throughout the years. Justin is on his own journey, dealing with his own reality that he’s created. Usher wishes him nothing but the best, and they have no hostility towards each other.”

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From there, she added that Bieber and Usher “definitely love each other” and that their confrontation was taken “out of context.” She explained: “Nobody heard the conversation but the two of them, and people are just taking it and twisting it and turning it around. But I’m letting you know that everything is okay between them, and there’s no hostility.”

When the Rickey Smiley Morning Show posted a clip of Da Brat’s comments on Instagram, fans had mixed reactions. “Just say they had an intense convo and it’s squashed now. But to say people didn’t see anger in their faces is y’all playin’ in ours,” one user wrote. Another added: “IT’S definitely not made up they always sweeping things under the rug.”

Did Justin Bieber & Usher Get Into A Fight?

TMZ originally reported that Usher and Justin Bieber got into a “heated exchange” at the aforementioned Oscars party. They said that sources close to Bieber claimed that Usher approached him with “energy and anger.” Despite the tense situation, the argument never became physical. It remains unclear what exactly prompted the back and forth, but TMZ also reports that Bieber has been trying to cut ties with people from his past.

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LaRussell Doubles Down On Quitting Social Media After “Heaven Sent” Backlash https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/985277-larussell-quitting-social-media-heaven-sent-backlash Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:41:34 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=985277 LaRussell brought up tons of controversial figures, including Adolf Hitler, Jeffrey Epstein, on "Heaven Sent."

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LaRussell has put out another statement, confirming his decision to take a break from social media in the wake of the backlash to his latest song, “Heaven Sent.” On the track, he describes Adolf Hitler, Jeffrey Epstein, and more controversial figures as “heaven-sent.” Sharing the song online, earlier this month, resulted in tons of criticism from fans.

In a text blast to his fans, he elaborated on leaving social media. “I’ll be off the grid for a while just working on myself and being in my community. I’ve been online every single day spreading my message to the masses for the past 5 years! I’m tiiiirrred boss!” he began the message. “I would still love to have your support during this time offline. I’ll still be throwing shows and finding out new ways to push my product. You may see more text and emails from me than usual.”

LaRussell concluded by promoting some upcoming concert dates and hinting at having more surprise pop-up shows in store. “All the love and support is appreciated. Gratitude,” he wrote.

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LaRussell’s “Heaven Sent” Song

LaRussell shared a clip of himself performing “Heaven Sent” on social media, last week, and it immediately went viral. On the track, he raps: “I’m not perfect, and neither is the president / What’s guiltier than a n***a hiding evidence? / You can’t be mad that they heated if you don’t let them vent / Even the devil was heaven-sent / Even Malcolm [X] was heaven-sent, even Martin [Luther King Jr.] was heaven-sent. Even Kanye was heaven-sent / We all have been sent / Donald too. We all heaven-sent / Epstein too / We all heaven-sent / Adolph too. We all heaven-sent / Even you, we all heaven-sent.”

A couple of days later, he shared a video of himself reacting to the drama and doubling down on the lyrics. “The homies briefed me yesterday on all the outrage,” he said at the time. “My first thought was, ‘n****s ain’t that slow.’ But I go and look, and n****s that slow. Just listen to the music. It’s no way n****s hear to that clip, and they like, ‘You support Epstein.'”

Read More: LaRussell Blasts Critics For “Fake Outrage” Over Epstein, Trump & Hitler Lyrics

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