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 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:13:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 Kai Cenat Officially Launches VIVET’s First Collection https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1009521-kai-cenat-vivet-collection-streetwear-news Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:13:05 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1009521 Kai Cenat stepped away from streaming for nine months to build VIVET, and the debut collection just made its runway premiere.

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Kai Cenat launched his first VIVET collection during New York Fashion Week on September 12th. The show ran as a livestream, giving fans a see-now-buy-now shopping option in real time. Streamers like Duke Dennis, BruceDropEmOff, and RayAsianBoy all walked the runway.

The lineup covers 20 pieces total, spanning tops, knitwear, bottoms, footwear, and accessories. Prices range anywhere from $20 up to $1,195. Everything is available now through VIVET’s official online store.

The collection leans heavily into streetwear staples with a moody, textured finish. Distressed suede jackets, leather bombers, and heavyweight tracksuits make up a good chunk of the range. Chunky combat boots and structured backpacks round out the rest.

Cenat drew inspiration from his Trinidadian and Haitian roots throughout the line. He built VIVET independently, without outside investors backing the project. That level of creative control shows in just how specific some of the pieces feel.

This marks his second public reveal of the brand. An earlier preview back in March showed a rougher, more graphic-driven direction that didn’t land the way he hoped.

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Kai Cenat’s First VIVET Collection

Cenat stepped away from streaming following his Mafiathon 3 event in late 2025. That break ended not long after, around the release of his “I Quit” video in January 2026, which doubled as both a mental health check-in and the first announcement of VIVET. That video showed him in Italy, hands-on with denim production and garment construction.

VIVET is Latin for “he, she, or it will live forever.” Cenat explained that meaning himself, tying it to wanting something lasting beyond his streaming career. The brand’s rollout has leaned into that same long-term mindset since then, favoring a slow build over a quick merch drop.

Front row seats at the NYFW show included Ms. Lauryn Hill alongside a mix of streamers and creators. That combination of old-school music royalty and internet-era personalities said a lot about where Cenat’s trying to position VIVET. Whether that positioning holds up long-term is still something only time will answer.

Overall, VIVET stands as one of the more ambitious moves a streamer has made into fashion.

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VonOff1700 & YFG Fatso Allegedly React To BloodHound Q50’s Murder Amid Alleged Footage https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1009516-yfg-fatso-reacts-bloodhound-q50-murder-alleged-footage Sun, 13 Sep 2026 19:11:42 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1009516 BloodHound Q50 was reportedly shot and killed in Chicago earlier this morning, which has led to debates about his rap scene dynamics.

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The hip-hop world and beyond is mourning the loss of Chicago rapper BloodHound Q50, who was shot and killed in his home city earlier this morning (Sunday, September 13). This has led folks online to scrutinize alleged social media reactions from YFG Fatso and VonOff1700, who were previously in beef situations with Q50 despite having collaborative history in the past.

For those unaware, authorities still haven’t officially confirmed Q50’s identity at press time as the victim of the fatal Chicago shooting this morning on the 4200 block of S. Wentworth Avenue. However, alleged police dispatch audio features an officer seemingly confirming he was the victim by spelling out his real name.

A group of assailants reportedly pulled up in two cars alongside the Chicago rapper while he was at a gas station sometime between 4AM and 6AM, later opening fire. The city’s police department reportedly opened a homicide investigation after the incident. Alleged security camera footage of the attack surfaced online, as caught by No Jumper on Instagram.

There are no other details about this situation regarding suspects, motive, and other circumstances at press time. As such, the speculative and salacious readings of YFG Fatso and VonOff1700’s alleged social media reactions to this are not based in any official facts or accusations. Rather, they are just about fans connecting alleged dots in Chicago’s hip-hop and drill scene, and nothing about the messages fans are scrutinizing explicitly connects to this tragedy.

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BloodHoung Q50 Shooting

DJ Akademiks TV shared Von’s Instagram Story post from earlier today. It was a repost of G Herbo celebrating the Lil Durk verdict, but some fans speculated that Von repurposed Herb’s video to refer to the incident.

For those unaware, according to fan interpretations, VonOff1700 had allegedly dissed the NOT A CHANCE IN HELL collaborator in a song snippet he dropped just about a week ago. The two had previously collaborated often, so some fans still doubt this is really a reference to the murder.

On the other hand, YFG Fatso took to his Instagram Story, as caught by No Jumper on IG, to share alleged reactions. He did, however, explicitly post an image of BloodHound Q50 alongside BloodHound Lil Jeff and an image of someone burning a $50 bill. “We spend 50K today !!!!” Fatso wrote, along with “Bet I be da last mf” and a screenshot of a message that said “Good day to b a f***ing reap.”

For those unaware, Q50 and Fatso also had a collaborative bond, but after the former spent time with the latter’s daughter and her mother, Fatso allegedly reacted online with disdain. Fans’ speculative interpretations continue to swirl while folks await more official confirmation. Sadly, it’s part of a larger saga of conflict that has tragically taken another life.

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Unboxing Reveal Of The J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 Retro “Lemonade” Surfaces https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1009513-j-balvin-x-air-jordan-4-retro-lemonade-sneaker-news Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:37:04 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1009513 J Balvin's "Lemonade" Air Jordan 4 just got its unboxing reveal, and it's a much more vibrant look than his past Jordan drops.

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An unboxing video for the J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 “Lemonade” has surfaced ahead of its September 25th release. It’s priced at $225 through SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers. The style code is IW2872-700.

Vibrant leather covers most of the uppers of the shoes. A mix of yellow shades runs throughout instead of one flat, solid tone. That tonal look extends through the wings, lace cages, midsole, outsole, and lining.

Balvin first debuted this pair during his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony. The design pulls inspiration from Medellín sunsets and Colombia’s Caño Cristales river. That connection to his home country runs through nearly every detail on the shoe.

Small lace text reads “JUST DO IT.” on one side and “SOLO HAZLO.” on the other. Each heel also carries different branding, with Nike Air logo on the left shoe. Balvin’s upside-down smiley face logo takes over the right heel instead.

This marks his fourth Jordan Brand collaboration overall. He’s already worked through the Air Jordan 1, 2, and 3 in past years, moving sequentially up the model lineup.

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J Balvin x Air Jordan 4 Retro “Lemonade”

There’s also a second, unreleased Air Jordan 4 tied to Balvin floating around too. He debuted a multicolor patchwork version during a 7-hour concert in Colombia earlier this year. That pair eventually made its way to DJ Khaled as a gift.

That multicolor sample isn’t expected to hit retail. Instead, this all-yellow “Lemonade” version is the one getting the full release treatment. It’s a more refined, one-color approach compared to some of his louder past collaborations.

Balvin’s Jordan Brand run has leaned heavily into storytelling tied to his Colombian roots since day one. This release continues that same pattern, just with a different visual language than his earlier, more colorful drops.

With the unboxing already circulating and the release date closing in, this one looks set to be one of his more anticipated Jordan projects yet.

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Young Thug Thanks Brain Steel During Concert For Working With Lil Durk https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1009508-young-thug-thanks-brian-steel-concert-working-with-lil-durk Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:01:22 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1009508 Brian Steel was on Lil Durk's defense team for his murder-for-hire trial and represented Young Thug in the YSL RICO case.

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Young Thug is currently on tour with NAV, ØWAY, and the new generation of YSL, and he had a special moment to celebrate during a Friday night (September 11) show in Boston. He thanked his YSL RICO attorney Brian Steel for working with Lil Durk for his murder-for-hire trial. A Los Angeles jury recently found Durk not guilty on all counts, and Thug took some time out of his set to thank Steel and celebrate Durk’s acquittal.

“Thank you Brian Steel, Lil Durk on the way home,” he expressed, as caught by THUGGERDAILY on Twitter. “Lil Durk beat his trial. We got to go up in this b***h.”

However, to clarify, Lil Durk is not coming home yet. He still faces another trial on October 5, if everything goes according to schedule. This trial will cover racketeering and gun-related charges the court previously severed from the murder-for-hire case, including allegations about a 2022 Chicago murder and a 2019 Atlanta shooting. Ahead of the next trial, prosecutors and defense attorneys are expected to argue against or in favor of bond. The Chicago rapper has been behind bars for almost two years.

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Lil Durk & Young Thug

But one of the reasons fans took particular note of this onstage gratitude is because Young Thug seemed to take credit for Lil Durk’s verdict. “Thank me later,” he tweeted, later adding two more posts: “Tell smurk to say something if I’m lying #Freesmurkio” and “I didn’t have to pay lol Brian does whatever I say on face asksmurk.”

For those unaware, Brian Steel worked the Lil Durk case following his defense of Thugger in the YSL RICO trial. Thug walked away free with release conditions.

Elsewhere, Smurk just addressed the verdict in a thankful Instagram message for fans. “Against all odds, we’re stronger together,” he wrote. “Allah doesn’t make mistakes. I feel all the love and positive energy. Now let me be free to help save our kids and bring unity back to our communities. I couldn’t have made it this far without my family, my lawyers, and supporters. [open hands emoji] Freedom. Freedom. Freedom.”

We will see how hip-hop continues to react to these developments.

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Blueface Dumps Nevaeh & Calls Out Chrisean Rock While Seeking New Boos https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1009502-blueface-dumps-nevaeh-calls-out-chrisean-rock Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:27:18 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1009502 Blueface has been seeking new girlfriends via his "Blue Girls Club" endeavor while leaving Nevaeh and Chrisean Rock behind... For now.

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Blueface and Wack 100 tend to run into some drama when they’re outside, and a recent “Blue Girls Club” moment was no different. Wack got into a physical altercation with one of the women, who participated in the rapper’s dating-like programming. But this wasn’t the biggest piece of drama to come out of Blue’s world recently. He called it quits with his partner Nevaeh Akira, and also once again blasted his ex, Chrisean Rock.

The rapper reacted to Akira tattooing his name on her back, and this was after they broke up and he told her to leave him alone. She called him during his livestream to ask about what had happened, and he made it clear he wants nothing to do with her anymore.

Of course, we’ll see if the West Coast MC is actually serious about this, as they not only just welcomed a child together, but Blueface walking back his relationship drama and starting it again is just par the course for him these days.

However, what fans took the most note of was Blueface’s disparaging comments towards Chrisean Rock. For those unaware, they have clashed a lot over the years for a heap of reasons. One of their most controversial contentions includes Blue claiming their son isn’t actually his, a position he’s walked back and doubled down on multiple times in the past.

Still, he told Rock to stop using his name for content and denied once again that their baby is his. We’ll see if either former partner has any response to all this.

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How Many Kids Does Blueface Have?

Elsewhere, Blueface is looking for new partners, and his livestreams with various women have been as chaotic as you’d expect so far. Whether it’s gender discourse clashes or other controversies like the Wack 100 confrontation, there’s always some new antic going on.

All of this relationship drama certainly makes for fiery debates and reactions. But the back-and-forth is exhausting for not only those involved, but for anyone trying to make sense of a concrete timeline and reasoning for all this. Regardless, Blueface is happy to speak his mind and ruffle feathers in the process. So this saga will likely never end as long as he has a microphone and camera. Blueface has four children with three different women: Javaughn and Journey with Jaidyn Alexis, Chirsean Jr. with Chrisean Rock, and Johnathan Jamall Porter Jr. with Nevaeh Akira.

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BloodHound Q50’s Mother Addresses Trolls After His Death https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1009498-bloodhound-q50-mother-addresses-trolls-after-his-death Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:58:30 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1009498 BloodHound Q50 was reportedly shot and killed in Chicago this weekend, and the hip-hop world and beyond is mourning his loss.

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BloodHound Q50 had a bright musical career that was tragically cut short just hours ago as of writing this article. He was reportedly shot and killed in Chicago in today’s (Sunday, September 13) wee hours. Police and medical officials haven’t officially confirmed Q50’s identity at press time. The Chicago rapper’s mother, Machetta Dudley, took to her Facebook page to speak out after the tragedy, as caught by My Mixtapez on Twitter.

“LET ME MAKE THIS MF CLEAR.. SOMEBODY MOMMA GONE BE CRYING LIKE ME OBD…” she wrote. “Y’ALL WANNA TROLL I’M GONE TROLL ALOT OF YOU B***H A** N***AS FEARED MY SON!!!!!!!! AND NOW YOU GONE HAVE TO FEAR HIS MOTHER!!!!!!!! HE NOT HERE TO TELL ME DON’T DO THIS SOCIAL MEDIA.”

BloodHound Q50 had faced violence before, as he had taken to social media back in August of last year to respond to a shooting he suffered. He even dropped a diss track amid this situation.

Now, folks are mourning Q50’s loss and sending their prayers and condolences to his family, loved ones, and peers. Various hip-hop outlets and figures paid their respects and lamented another loss of life in the community.

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BloodHound Q50 Shooting

According to ABC7 and CBS reports about the shooting, official sources have not yet publicly identified the shooting victim as BloodHound Q50. However, dispatch audio shows an officer seemingly confirming the identity.

Their reports indicate the shooting occurred at some point between 4AM and 6AM local time at the 4200 block of South Wentworth Avenue. Two cars reportedly pulled up next to him when he was sitting in the driver’s seat of a car and opened fire.

Q50 reportedly suffered gunshot wounds on his shoulder and chest, and the perpetrators reportedly fled the scene. Law enforcement reportedly opened a homicide investigation.

We will see if any more information comes out about this tragedy. It joins many other heartbreaking past developments in Chicago’s rap scene and other communities, which are always saddening to see.

Fans and loved ones continue to reminisce on BloodHound Q50’s music and mourn his loss. As they await more official details and developments from authorities, more folks continue to react and add to the somber conversation.

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Doodie Lo Trolls 6ix9ine After Lil Durk’s Not Guilty Verdict https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1009494-doodie-lo-trolls-6ix9ine-lil-durk-not-guilty-verdict Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:30:43 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1009494 Doodie Lo posted up at 6ix9ine's "GUMMO" music video location after the New York rapper reacted dismissively to Lil Durk's acquittal.

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6ix9ine wanted to throw a “going-away” party if the jury in the Lil Durk case found him guilty, but his acquittal made him change plans. Instead of celebrating his opp’s downfall, he redirected attention to Durk’s upcoming October trial to keep the trolling up. OTF has responded in kind, with Doodie Lo pulling up to the block where Tekashi 6ix9ine shot his “GUMMO” music video.

Doodie posted a picture of him on the block on Instagram, as caught by No Jumper on the social media platform. “Gave Away To The Families You Took [Their] dad’s From,” he captioned his post, possibly referring to the $10K challenge he’s been involved in. For those unaware, it’s something he coordinated with Trap Lore Ross to give back to families and communities.

As such, the OTF affiliate is likely referring to 6ix9ine’s cooperation with law enforcement in his RICO case a few years ago. Tekashi has been quite unapologetic about this, with him claiming folks are hypocrites for blasting him while propping other rappers up as “real.” Now, though, this context of the Lil Durk trial has made those conversations flare up in more contentious ways this time around.

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What’s Next For Lil Durk?

With Lil Durk’s October 5 trial on racketeering and firearm-related charges on the horizon, we’re sure the New York rapper will still troll and make light of this whole situation. But folks are pushing back against his antics online, especially those in full support of Durk.

But Doodie Lo’s activity amid the Lil Durk trial has also led to scrutiny from other media figures. For example, DJ Akademiks had shocked reactions when Doodie tried to set up music videos and streams amid this time. It didn’t end up impacting the trial, but it raised many eyebrows.

Speaking of media conflicts, 6ix9ine called out Akademiks for “going hard” for Lil Durk, a notion the commentator immediately pushed back on. Ironically, Ak also faced accusations of doing the opposite, as Meek Mill claimed Ak’s platforming of Tekashi negatively prejudiced Smurk.

This weekend has been full of wild reactions to the not guilty verdict. While the legal saga isn’t over, it will probably wrap up before debates around this whole thing even begin to dissapate.

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DJ Akademiks Shows Off Gun Collection In Response To Meek Mill https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1009490-dj-akademiks-gun-collection-response-meek-mill Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:06:12 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1009490 Meek Mill has been going hard at DJ Akademiks for years now, and this most recent flare-up has the Lil Durk trial at its center.

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DJ Akademiks said he wouldn’t be responding to Meek Mill, but their social media beef continues to rage on. After Meek ranted about Akademiks on Twitter and threatened to pull up to his house, Ak took to social media to show off his gun collection in response.

This follows the Philly MC blasting the commentator in new videos on social media. He also challenged him to go live together, which DJ Akademiks was not having at all.

Akademiks later posted a screenshot of Meek trying to get on a call with him via Instagram to no avail.

Also, he not only responded to the rapper on stream, but also in other social media videos. Meek Mill and DJ Akademiks have a long beef history, so this back-and-forth should come as no surprise.

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Meek Mill & DJ Akademiks Beef

For those unaware, the root of all this is how Meek blasted Akademiks for his Lil Durk trial coverage, accusing him of platforming detractors like 6ix9ine. Ironically, though, Tekashi had accused Ak of “going hard” for Durk. So all of this media debate and Internet speculation is having everyone face the scrutiny of both sides of the case, whether it’s those supporting the Chicago rapper’s not guilty verdict or condemning it.

Meek Mill previously commented on Lil Durk’s trial and caused controversy for referring to him as an “innocent kid.” Many folks thought the comment was tone-deaf and absolving Durk of any accountability, even if they didn’t have to think he was guilty to reach this conclusion.

On the other hand, DJ Akademiks came up in the Lil Durk trial, specifically via his interview with the rapper. While prosecutors attempted to paint the conversation as an admission to murder-for-hire, jurors did not buy it. The judge in the case also expressed sympathy for Akademiks’ anger at coming up in this way in court.

With all this in mind, we doubt Ak’s conflict with Meek and their adjacent or direct debates about the Lil Durk situation will end anytime soon. It’s an online war of words, and both men are happy to keep the animosity up until one, the other, or both call it quits.

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Charleston White Arrested For Battery, Alleged Victim Speaks Out https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1009486-charleston-white-arrested-battery-alleged-victim Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:41:53 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1009486 A Miami woman accused Charleston White of abusing her, but it's unclear if her allegations are officially the root of this battery arrest.

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Charleston White has faced legal trouble before, but this situation is more serious than his recent arrest on drug and gun possession charges. According to jail records reportedly obtained by TMZ, the Hollywood Police Department in Florida arrested him yesterday (Saturday, September 12) on a battery charge. What’s more is that an alleged abuse victim of White’s took to social media to call him out and share photos of the alleged abuse, although it’s unclear if this is officially the root of the misdemeanor battery arrest.

Authorities reportedly booked him into a Broward County jail, and his bond amount reportedly appears at $0, according to Hollywood Unlocked on Instagram. Charleston will reportedly remain on bail until a judge reviews his case and decides whether or not to set an official bond. A trial is reportedly pending.

Charleston White, a well-known social media provocateur, currently has a comedy show scheduled in Naples for next Wednesday (September 16). We will see if this impacts the timeline or if he resolves these legal matters in a way that will allow him to perform.

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Charleston White Arrested

As for the controversial commentator’s alleged victim, the woman goes by @realkaypretty on Instagram. She accused him of abuse and showed pictures of alleged injuries, also including photos of a broken door, a broken cabinet, and a broken window.

“Ive stayed quiet long enough. Today 12th of September, 2026 Charleston White woke me up after he already beat me up the night before with a punch to the face calling me a b***h,” the woman alleged. “Saying I’m worthless and trying to throw me out of the house that we stay together at. I have a lot to say about Charleston, from abusing me physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, and spiritually, to stealing my money, my jewelry, my clothes, my bags. He has disrespected me for the last time and I won’t stand for it anymore. I hope he gets what he deserves and rots in jail.”

We will see how White responds to this situation, if at all. Elsewhere, Charleston White will continue stirring the pot in hip-hop and beyond.

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The “Royal” Air Jordan 1’s Special Packaging Revealed https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1009480-air-jordan-1-high-royal-sneaker-news Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:27:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1009480 The Air Jordan 1 "Royal" comes with special packaging featuring a young Michael Jordan, and it's more than 30 years in the making.

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The Air Jordan 1 High “Royal” releases October 10th, 2026 for $185. The style code is IQ5495-005, available through Nike, Foot Locker, Finish Line, Shiekh, Hibbett, and DSG. Full family sizing is confirmed for the release.

This marks the colorway’s first return since 2017. Black leather covers the base of the shoe throughout. Royal Blue hits the toe box, heel panel, Swoosh, and outsole for that classic two-tone contrast.

Unlike the 2017 pair, which used tumbled leather, this version switches to a smoother finish. That change brings it closer to the original 1985 build. A white midsole rounds out the rest of the design.

The real standout here is the special packaging. It features a young Michael Jordan wearing the “Royal” AJ1 alongside a matching Jordan Flight suit. That imagery dates back more than 35 years, based on one of his most recognizable early Nike shoots.

Jordan never actually wore this colorway during an NBA game. Even so, it’s been one of the more respected original Air Jordan 1 options among collectors.

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Air Jordan 1 High OG “Royal”

“Royal” has never gotten the same love as “Bred” or “Chicago,” but real heads know it belongs in that same conversation. It dates back to 1985, the same year Jordan first laced up with Nike. Quietly, it’s held its own for four decades.

Also the same colorway already got a redo back in 2023 through the “Reimagined”, done in suede instead of leather. Those pairs are sitting well under retail on the resale market right now, which makes this smooth-leather comeback feel like more of a proper redo.

Jordan Brand’s clearly on a kick lately, digging back into the colorways tied to MJ’s earliest Nike years. “Royal” slots right into that run. Pairing it with archival packaging like this is the kind of detail that makes a release feel less like a routine retro and more like an actual moment.

AJ1 hype has cooled off a bit these days and that’s not the worst thing. It clears room for a true OG colorway like this one to actually get its due instead of getting buried under hype-driven noise.

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