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, 03 Jul 2026 04:56:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 S.K.A.T.E. – Album by Rylo Rodriguez https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000762-skate-rylo-rodriguez Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:18:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000762 Rylo Rodriguez shares a new album that stands for Silence Keeps All Targets Exposed.

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Rylo Rodriguez is officially back. Three years after Been One, the Alabama rapper returns with S.K.A.T.E. (Silence Keeps All Targets Exposed), a 23-track effort that doubles down on the melodic street storytelling that’s become his signature. The album features guest appearances from Lil Baby, Veeze, NoCap, Kevin Gates, and YTB Fatt, while production from Zaytoven, JayRich, BassKid, Al Geno, and others gives the project a polished yet hard-hitting backdrop. Throughout the rollout, Rylo explained the meaning behind the title, hinting at a project centered on loyalty, betrayal, and personal growth. As the latest release under his partnership with Motown Records, S.K.A.T.E. arrives after years of anticipation and may ultimately stand as the rapper’s most focused and fully realized body of work to date.

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Release Date: July 3, 2026
Album: S.K.A.T.E.

Tracklist For S.K.A.T.E.

  1. Stir
  2. Idols R’ Us
  3. Low Top Vanz
  4. Ever Drank Tris
  5. Neighborhood Starz (feat. Lil Baby & Kevin Gates)
  6. CBFW
  7. Endless Cups
  8. Kount Ya Hat (feat. Veeze)
  9. Ecstatic
  10. Eliza (Bless Me Up)
  11. Promises (feat. Lil Baby)
  12. Sure G6
  13. Art
  14. Love 4 Luv
  15. Locks From Tiffany
  16. Time Heels
  17. AP Skelly
  18. Really Hate U
  19. God 2 U (Selfish Ways)
  20. Excuse Me (feat. NoCap)
  21. Too Real
  22. Say What (feat. YTB Fatt)
  23. Exposed

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Do What I Wanna – Song by Big Moochie Grape & Fetty P. Franklin https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000759-do-what-they-wanna-big-moochie-grape-fetty-p-franklin Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:53:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000759 The rappers live life on their own terms.

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Big Moochie Grape continues to represent Memphis and Young Dolph’s Paper Route Empire with his latest single, “Do What I Wanna,” alongside fellow Tennessee rapper Fetty P Franklin. The collaboration finds both artists embracing their Southern trap roots, trading confident verses about success, independence, and living life on their own terms. The music video leans into that message by placing the duo in a traditional office setting, where their carefree attitude clashes with the corporate environment. Rather than telling a complex story, the visual lets their chemistry and larger-than-life personalities take center stage, reinforcing the song’s unapologetic theme of doing exactly what they want.

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Release Date: July 3, 2026
Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics

Rich n**** do what I wanna, put bread on your head, you a goner

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xperiment – Album by Ken Carson https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000756-xperiment-ken-carson Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:28:20 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000756 The Opium rapper returns with 22 new songs.

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Ken Carson is officially entering his next era with his most ambitious project yet, xperiment. The Atlanta rapper shares his fifth studio album and the highly anticipated follow-up to 2025’s chart-topping More Chaos. After teasing unreleased music during his Rolling Loud Orlando set and Summer Smash appearance, Carson has built plenty of anticipation around the project. Instead of a traditional album rollout, Carson leaned into Opium’s mystery. In early June, he began teasing xperiment through a cryptic alternate Instagram account (@xperimenting0_0). The obscure posts sparked fan speculation. Then, the campaign reached another level when he shared a photo of a USB drive before hiding physical copies in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York for fans to hunt down.

The feature list is pretty stacked with heavyweights such as Playboi Carti, Young Thug and Lil Uzi Vert appearing as features on the project. Destroy Lonely and 2hollis also make appearances on the 22-track project. With xperiment, the Opium star looks poised to continue his reign as one of rage rap’s biggest innovators while pushing his sound even further. It’s safe to say that fans are in for a treat with this project.

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Release Date: July 3, 2026
Album: xperiment

Tracklist For xperiment

  1. wheredoistart
  2. deaf note (with Playboi Carti)
  3. shadeson (with 2hollis)
  4. gynecologist
  5. wrist
  6. edm
  7. truth
  8. outofmybody
  9. the ritual
  10. interlude
  11. ghost (with Lil Uzi Vert)
  12. drug kit (with Young Thug)
  13. possession
  14. fw00
  15. somanybags
  16. shopping (with Destroy Lonely)
  17. amandabynes
  18. amnesia
  19. flamethrower
  20. knocking
  21. addiction
  22. wedidit (with Playboi Carti)

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Soulja Boy’s $4 Million Judgment Keeps Growing As Interest Adds More Than $1,000 Per Day https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000753-soulja-boy-4-million-judgement-interest-hip-hop-news Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:59:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000753 The amount will continue to climb.

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Soulja Boy’s multimillion-dollar legal debt is only getting more expensive. According to TMZ, the rapper now owes an additional $1,165 in interest every day as a nearly $4 million judgment against him continues to go unpaid. Court documents reportedly show the balance is steadily increasing. Meanwhile, his former assistant and ex-girlfriend continues efforts to collect what she’s owed.

The judgment stems from a civil trial earlier this year in which a jury found Soulja Boy liable for sexual battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and several other claims brought by the woman. The former assistant, whose identity is concealed under the “Jane Doe” name, originally filed her lawsuit in 2021. The lawsuit alleged that what began as a romantic relationship eventually turned abusive, with the jury ultimately siding in her favor.

It was revealed in court that the plaintiff had worked as Soulja Boy’s personal assistant 2019 and 2020. Jane Doe cried as her lawyer, Ronald Zambrano made his closing arguments that ultimately won the case. “He raped her, he punched her, he kicked her, he cut her. Picked up and then slammed her, choked her, left bruises from squeezing her arm, he grabbed her head by a mirror and said, ‘No one will love you,’” Zambrano alleged. “He pointed a Draco gun at her, he locked her in a room. Threatened her family, threatened her, denied her food,” he continued.

Soulja Boy has consistently denied the allegations.

Read More: Soulja Boy Dodges Questions About Kidnapping And Sexual Assault Case

Soulja Boy’s Interest Is Increasing Every Day

Soulja Boy at BET Awards 2023
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 25: Soulja Boy attends the BET Awards 2023 at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

The financial consequences have only escalated since the verdict. As HotNewHipHop previously reported, the plaintiff has been pursuing multiple avenues to recover the money. Including an effort to have Soulja Boy’s music royalties and residual income sold to help satisfy the judgment. With interest continuing to accrue daily, the amount owed has now grown well beyond the original award.

The case marks one of several legal issues Soulja Boy has faced in recent years. Although the rapper remains active on social media and continues releasing music independently, his legal troubles have frequently overshadowed his career. He has repeatedly denied wrongdoing throughout the proceedings, but the civil judgment remains in place.

Unless the debt is paid or otherwise resolved, the amount Soulja Boy owes will continue climbing by more than $1,000 every single day.

Read More: Soulja Boy Mocks Blueface For Having To Pay His Girlfriend $123K Over Alleged Defamation

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50 Cent Says He Doesn’t Have Beef With Zohran Mamdani, But Still Isn’t Sold On His Tax Plans https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000749-50-cent-zohran-mamdani-tax-beef-hip-hop-news Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:31:47 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000749 50 Cent still doesn't like Mamdani, but there's no beef.

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50 Cent is dialing back talk of a beef with New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. After Mamdani appeared on the debut episode of Complex’s 360 With Jillian and named the Queens rap icon as one of his dream dinner guests, 50 responded on Instagram, making it clear the tension isn’t personal.

“We don’t have beef,” 50 wrote. “I just think some of these ideas are radical. Stay away from the taxes.”

Fif also joked that Mamdani should be focused on “the wedding of the century,” referencing reports surrounding Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s rumored New York City wedding plans.

Mamdani’s comments came after he was asked which public figures he’d invite to a hypothetical dinner party. While acknowledging their opposing views on tax policy, he insisted the disagreement doesn’t affect his appreciation for 50’s music.

“It’s a one-sided beef,” Mamdani said. “We’re always gonna have a disagreement on that tax policy. I wanna increase taxes on the wealthiest, he does not want that to happen. But I will still appreciate the song ‘Many Men,’ for whatever our disagreements are.”

Read More: 50 Cent Announces “Bone Parish” TV Show With Starz Despite Past Issues

50 Cent Doubles Down On Not Having Beef With The Mayor

The latest exchange marks a noticeably lighter tone compared to their previous interactions. Earlier this year, 50 repeatedly criticized Mamdani’s proposed tax plan, even joking that he was ready to relocate if higher taxes became a reality.

Mamdani, meanwhile, has consistently defended his proposal as a way to fund public services by increasing taxes on New York City’s highest earners. While neither side appears to have changed their stance on the issue, both seem willing to keep the conversation civil instead of turning it into a full-blown public feud.

The exchange follows months of public back-and-forth between the two over Mamdani’s proposal to raise taxes on New York’s wealthiest residents. Earlier this year, 50 Cent criticized the plan on social media, arguing it would unfairly target high earners.

Despite their political differences, both sides now seem to agree on at least one thing. There’s no real personal animosity, even if the debate over taxes isn’t ending anytime soon.

Read More: Peter Rosenberg Upset With Zohran Mamdani For Ducking “The Ebro Laura Rosenberg Show”

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Carl Crawford Credits Himself For Megan Thee Stallion’s Rise, Says Critics Are “Mad” https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000746-carl-crawford-megan-thee-stallion-hip-hop-news Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:07:08 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000746 Carl Crawford says people are overlooking his role in Megan Thee Stallion's success.

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Carl Crawford is making it clear he wants more credit for his role in Megan Thee Stallion’s early career. The former MLB All-Star and founder of 1501 Certified Entertainment (Megan’s former label) took to social media this week to respond to critics who have questioned his transition from professional baseball to the music business. During the video, Crawford proudly reflected on his accomplishments, arguing that people overlook what he helped build.

“I retired from baseball and in 18 months we created the biggest artist from Texas since Beyoncé,” Crawford said. “That’s the real reason they hate. They want me to go back to baseball.” He continued by referring to himself as “Mr. Multitask” before adding, “These n**** so f****ng mad that I won with Megan Thee Stallion.”

Crawford’s comments are sparking debate online. Largely because of his complicated history with Megan. The Houston rapper signed with 1501 Certified Entertainment early in her career, but the relationship eventually deteriorated into a years-long legal battle over her recording contract and music releases. Megan accused the label of attempting to prevent her from releasing new music, while both sides publicly disputed the terms of her agreement.

“If a man gone do one thing consistently, it’s hang onto the past,” one person commented.

“He didn’t make Meg. Her talents made her & she moved around when it was obvious that success with him would be limited,” another person wrote.

Read More: J. Prince Responds To Megan Thee Stallion Label Drama

Carl Crawford Is Reliving His Accomplishments

As HotNewHipHop previously reported, tensions between Megan Thee Stallion and 1501 Certified Entertainment began escalating in 2019. In September of that year, Megan revealed she had signed a management deal with Roc Nation, with T. Farris joining her team as road manager. That same day, Carl Crawford announced a major business move of his own, partnering with Rap-A-Lot Records founder J. Prince.

At the time, Prince praised Crawford for discovering Megan and warned anyone looking to interfere with his business dealings. Just weeks later, Crawford confirmed that he and Megan were no longer communicating, setting the stage for the lengthy legal battle that followed.

In 2023, Megan officially severed ties with 1501 after the legal dispute came to an end. Finally allowing her to move forward independently. Since then, she has continued her success with multiple chart-topping releases, major brand partnerships, and Grammy-winning projects.

Crawford’s label has also faced criticism from former artists, including Erica Banks, who previously alleged she was underpaid during her time with 1501.

Despite the controversy surrounding the label, Crawford appears to stand by his belief that he played a pivotal role in launching one of hip-hop’s biggest stars, and he isn’t shying away from taking credit for it.

Read More: Can 1501 Certified Entertainment Survive Its Drama With Megan Thee Stallion?

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T.I. & Tiny’s $18 Million Victory Stands After Jury Rejects Additional Damages In OMG Girlz Lawsuit https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000743-ti-tiny-omg-girlz-lawsuit-hip-hop-news Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:47:57 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000743 It's not the outcome they were hoping for.

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T.I. and Tiny Harris’ lengthy legal battle with MGA Entertainment has reached another milestone. According to Billboard, a federal jury declined to award the couple additional punitive damages in their copyright infringement case against the toy company. However, the Harrises will keep the $18 million they were previously awarded without any added compensation.

The lawsuit dates back to 2020. It accuses MGA of copying the likeness, name, fashion, hairstyles, and overall aesthetic of the OMG Girlz for its wildly successful “L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.” doll line. The trio was originally formed by Tiny in 2009. Moreover, they became known for their colorful outfits and distinctive style, which the Harrises argued was unlawfully replicated.

While the latest decision wasn’t the outcome T.I. and Tiny were hoping for, it still leaves them with a significant courtroom victory. Their attorneys released a statement saying they were “disappointed in the verdict” regarding punitive damages. They argue that the evidence showed MGA lacked adequate policies to prevent intellectual property infringement.

“We will continue to fight for our clients’ rights and the rights of all creatives,” the statement read.

Read More: T.I. Jumps Off Stage To Defend Tiny As Trouble Unfolds Mid-Show

T.I. And Tiny Still Secure A Huge Win

The case has taken years to resolve, spanning four separate trials. At one point, the Harrises were awarded $53 million in punitive damages, but that decision was later overturned after a judge ruled there wasn’t enough evidence to prove MGA acted with “willful infringement” or consciously disregarded the group’s intellectual property rights.

Despite that setback, the couple ultimately secured the $18 million judgment. This marks one of the more high-profile intellectual property victories involving musicians in recent years.

The ruling also arrives during a busy stretch for T.I. While the Atlanta rapper has largely stepped away from releasing music consistently, he has remained active through business ventures, acting, comedy, and legal matters alongside Tiny.

Although the courtroom battle may not have ended exactly as they envisioned, the Harrises can still walk away with a sizable win after spending years fighting to protect what they believe was the OMG Girlz brand.

Read More: T.I. & Tiny: Complete Relationship Timeline

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Zaire Wade’s Neighbors Allegedly Heard Screaming, Stomping Before Arrest https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000737-zaire-wade-domestic-violence-charges-details Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:32:33 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000737 Dwyane Wade's son Zaire was arrested last week on suspicion of felony domestic violence, false imprisonment, and criminal threats.

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New details are beginning to emerge in the domestic violence case involving Zaire Wade, nearly a week after the son of NBA legend Dwyane Wade was arrested in Southern California. Court records and newly reported police documents have provided a clearer timeline of the incident, including what prompted officers to respond and the additional allegations investigators are now examining.

According to reports, Burbank police were dispatched to a home shortly after 5:20 a.m. on June 21 after neighbors reported hearing yelling and stomping coming from inside the residence. Officers arrived to find Wade and a woman at the home, with the alleged victim reportedly suffering visible lacerations to her face and body. Paramedics evaluated the woman at the scene, though she declined transportation to a hospital.

Read More: Dwyane Wade’s Son Zaire Arrested On Suspicion Of Domestic Violence

No Official Statement From The Wades Just Yet

Investigators ultimately arrested Wade on suspicion of felony domestic violence, criminal threats, and false imprisonment. Authorities also recovered a handgun from the residence and issued an emergency protective order following the incident. Wade was later released after posting a $50,000 bond, and the case has since been forwarded to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. They will determine whether to file formal criminal charges.

The latest developments add significant detail to a case that initially became public with few confirmed facts beyond Wade’s arrest. As of now, neither Wade nor his representatives have publicly addressed the allegations. Social media users have had much to say, especially to Dwyane and his actress wife Gabrielle Union, as they, too, remain silent to address this issue privately as a family.

Read More: Zaire Wade Defends Brother Zion, Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union Co-Sign

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Kyle Rittenhouse Trolls Social Media With Lil Wayne Photo https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000733-kyle-rittenhouse-lil-wayne Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:56:44 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000733 After sharing a photo showing himself with Lil Wayne, Kyle Rittenhouse suggested it was an AI image.

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Kyle Rittenhouse wasn’t the person Hip Hop fans expected to see standing next to Lil Wayne this week. After Rittenhouse shared a photo that appeared to show the two in the same room, the image spread across X within minutes, prompting users to question why one of Rap’s most influential artists was pictured alongside one of America’s most polarizing public figures. Wayne hasn’t addressed the photo, leaving social media to fill in the blanks.

“Enjoyed having Lil Wayne in the office yesterday!” Rittenhouse wrote in the caption. Almost immediately, people claimed that this was an AI-generated image. In a follow-up post, Rittenhouse added “A Milli” lyrics: “‘He’s a beast, he’s a dog, he’s a mother ** problem Okay, you’re a goon, but what’s a goon to a goblin?’ A milli on the post. 🤣.” Then he seemingly confirmed that the photo was AI-generated in his comment section.

Read More: Kyle Rittenhouse Says He’s Not Racist, Supports BLM In New Interview

The Killer Who Was Found Not Guilty

Rittenhouse became a national figure in 2020 after fatally shooting two men and injuring another during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin. They erupted after police shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, multiple times. Rittenhouse argued he acted in self-defense, and a Wisconsin jury ultimately acquitted him of all criminal charges in 2021. The verdict immediately divided public opinion.

Supporters viewed him as someone who lawfully defended himself, while critics argued he never should have been armed or present at the demonstrations in the first place. Since then, Rittenhouse has embraced a public role within conservative political circles, appearing alongside Republican figures and speaking at events centered on gun rights and conservative causes.

Meanwhile, Wayne’s own relationship with politics has long been complicated. The New Orleans legend has repeatedly rejected the idea that he’s an activist, drawing criticism after dismissing the Black Lives Matter movement in a widely discussed interview and saying he judges people as individuals rather than through political movements.

In 2020, he met with Donald Trump days before the presidential election and publicly praised the administration’s criminal justice proposals, a decision that sparked backlash across Hip Hop before Trump later issued Wayne a presidential pardon in a federal firearms case. Check out the photo and a few reactions below.

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‘Spend Dat’ Producer Mixes Yung Miami Hit With India.Arie’s “Video” https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000730-yung-miami-spend-dat-j-white-did-it-india-arie Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:21:48 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000730 Producer J. White Did It remixed "Spend Dat" with India.Arie's classic, prompting Yung Miami to repost a response.

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The debate over what Hip Hop should celebrate has resurfaced countless times over the past three decades. This usually happens whenever a record becomes too popular for critics to ignore. That conversation found new life this week after Yung Miami’s viral single “Spend Dat” became the target of India.Arie, who argued that the song’s widespread success reflects something much deeper than personal taste. Rather than focusing solely on the record itself, the Grammy-winning singer questioned what its popularity reveals about the culture that embraces it.

India.Arie made the remarks while responding to a discussion in which she called the “mass acceptance” of “Spend Dat” a “crystal clear sign” of a broader problem. “I finally realized that not EVERYBODY wants to get free,” she stated. “And it was a very, very, very rude awakening. smh. because the mass acceptance of this song is a crystal clear sign of this much bigger truth.”

Read More: Yung Miami Receives Huge Standing Ovation At The BET Awards As Crowd Sings “Spend Dat”

J. White Did It Claps Back In His Own Way

After some interpreted her comments as support for a boycott, Arie clarified that she wasn’t telling anyone what to stream. Instead, she said people are free to make their own choices, even if she personally disagrees with what the song represents. As the conversation surrounding India.Arie’s comments and clarifying updates continue, “Spend Dat” producer J. White Did It has emerged. In a clip, he’s seen hinting at a remix to Yung Miami’s latest hit, adding Arie’s Grammy-nominated classic hit, “Video.”

The City Girls star was made aware of the video and reposted it with a series of eyeball emojis. Some took to social media to argue that J. White Did It is only proving Arie’s point, while others called it disrespectful. Meanwhile, Yung Miami’s defenders think that people are blowing this all out of proportion.

Check it out below.

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