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 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:54:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 Stefon Diggs Seeks Pause In Lawsuit Over Stolen Ferrari Dispute https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1002264-stefon-diggs-legal-battle-ferrari Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:34:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1002264 Stefon Diggs has asked a judge to temporarily pause a civil lawsuit involving allegations over a stolen Ferrari and an alleged assault.

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A stolen Ferrari sits at the center of a separate legal fight involving Stefon Diggs, his brother, and a former concierge. A man claims accusations over the vehicle cost him clients before the dispute allegedly turned violent. Nigel King sued Diggs, Darez Diggs, and three other men in Florida court in February. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the NFL star has asked the judge to pause the case, arguing that he could not properly defend himself while the remaining defendants had yet to be served.

King opposes that request. The other defendants were reportedly served last month, though the court has not publicly ruled on whether the lawsuit will be put on hold. Further, the professional relationship described in King’s complaint began far from a courtroom. He says he handled travel arrangements, vehicle transportation, and other personal logistics for wealthy clients, including Diggs. That work allegedly included arranging for the athlete’s Ferrari to be moved from Miami to New York in July 2024.

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The Dispute Over The Ferrari

The car was allegedly stolen during transport in what King characterizes as a sophisticated operation carried out by third parties. He maintains that law enforcement never arrested, cited, or identified him as a suspect. His complaint also claims he remained in contact with Diggs afterward, both professionally and socially, without any immediate indication that their relationship had fractured.

King alleges the situation changed in December 2024, when Diggs began telling people that he stole the Ferrari. According to the lawsuit, those accusations damaged King’s reputation and caused him to lose business. He further claims members of Diggs’ circle began confronting him in public. One of those encounters allegedly occurred at Tootsie’s Cabaret in Florida on December 4, 2025. King claims a friend of Diggs punched him in the face, causing him to bleed and leaving him with injuries he describes as serious and permanent. The complaint names Diggs as a defendant, but it does not allege that he personally threw the punch.

Diggs’ request to halt the proceedings centers on the participation of the other men named in the suit. His filing argues that King’s claims cannot be evaluated fairly without the alleged co-conspirators present to respond. With those defendants now reportedly served, the parties remain divided over whether the case should proceed.

The Florida lawsuit is separate from Diggs’ legal battle with Christopher Griffith. Diggs accused Griffith of making false claims that the athlete drugged and sexually assaulted him. Griffith later countersued, alleging that Diggs sexually assaulted him at his home in 2023. Diggs has denied those allegations.

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Zaire Wade Pleads Not Guilty As Prosecutors Allege Unregistered Gun https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1002260-zaire-wade-domestic-violence-firearm Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:30:18 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1002260 A California judge heard new allegations in Zaire Wade's domestic violence case, including claims an unregistered gun was found.

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An unregistered firearm was among the allegations prosecutors introduced during Thursday’s arraignment in the felony domestic violence case against Zaire Wade, who entered a not guilty plea in a California courtroom. According to reports by TMZ from the hearing, prosecutors told the judge investigators recovered and confiscated the firearm after responding to Wade’s Burbank home following the alleged domestic violence incident last month. The alleged weapon was not publicly disclosed when Wade was arrested, making it one of the first substantive updates to emerge since the case entered the court system.

Thursday’s hearing also resulted in an emergency protective order requiring Wade to stay away from the alleged victim while the criminal case proceeds. The court further ordered him to surrender any firearms in his possession.

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Wade’s Domestic Incident

The latest court proceedings follow Wade’s June arrest after officers responded to reports of a possible domestic disturbance at a Burbank residence. Police allege they found a woman with multiple lacerations to her face before taking Wade into custody on a felony domestic violence charge. The firearm allegation has not resulted in any additional publicly announced charges. Prosecutors have also not indicated whether separate weapons-related charges are under consideration.

Wade remains free on bond as the case moves toward a preliminary hearing scheduled for Sept. 24. The eldest son of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade has pleaded not guilty to the felony domestic violence charge. Further, the Wade family has yet to speak openly about the alleged incident or allegations.

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Pooh Shiesty Accused Of Paying Men $5K To Help Rob Gucci Mane https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1002245-pooh-shiesty-gucci-mane-5k-robbery Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:30:30 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1002245 Pooh Shiesty is currently awaiting trial in his Gucci Mane robbery case, and now, new alleged evidence is being presented.

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Terrance Rodgers, a codefendant in the Pooh Shiesty-Gucci Mane case, recently requested a detention hearing. According to XXL, the prosecution has issued a response, and it is certainly not a favorable one for the defense.

According to the prosecution’s latest filing, Rodgers is being accused of taking payment for the alleged robbery and kidnapping of Gucci Mane. In fact, prosecutors are saying multiple men were paid for the alleged incident. As a result, they believe Rodgers should remain behind bars.

“Rodgers did not participate in this offense based on pure altruism alone. Instead, Rodgers appeared to have been compensated for his role,” the filing says.

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New Alleged Evidence Surfaces In Pooh Shiesty Case

According to the latest filing, there are images of Rodgers and other defendants flexing what appears to be their alleged payment. Money spreads were the preferred method of doing so. In fact, there is one alleged text message which seems to suggest each man was only paid upwards of $5K for their troubles.

“Stupid b**ch a*s ni**a yo whole crew full of lames ni**a paid y’all 5K a piece for a 15mill hit y’all some suckas,” the message states.

Going forward, Pooh Shiesty remains in prison. Meanwhile, his father and Big30 are out on bond, albeit with some restrictions imposed. A detention hearing for the artist will be held on July 21. It is here where he will learn whether or not he will remain behind bars until February, which is when the trial is slated to take place.

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DJ Akademiks Takes Partial Credit For The Careers Of Drake, 6ix9ine, & Playboi Carti https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1002243-dj-akademiks-credit-drake-6ix9ine-playboi-carti Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:40:07 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1002243 DJ Akademiks was bigging himself up during a stream on Wednesday night, and it led to how he truly feels about himself.

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DJ Akademiks is someone who doesn’t shy away from revealing how he truly feels about himself. Much like the artists he covers, he thinks highly of his own achievements. It’s not a bad quality to have. After all, fake humility rarely gets you places.

Having said that, Akademiks has been known to rub people the wrong way. Oftentimes, the artists themselves are at odds with the commentator. Shy Glizzy, Vic Mensa, and Meek Mill are all artists who have had issues with Ak in the past. In that same breath, some artists have benefited from their friendly relationship with Akademiks.

Akademiks spoke about this on his latest stream. Below, you will hear him talk about how he has gone to great lengths to defend Drake when no one else will. He even made the claim that if you were to ask Drake, he would tell you that his career benefited as a result of Ak’s incessant defending. Akademiks made the same claims about NBA YoungBoy, Playboi Carti, and Tekashi 6ix9ine.

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DJ Akademiks Wants His Flowers

There is certainly some truth to the idea that Akademiks gave Carti, 6ix9ine, YoungBoy, and Drake a whole lot of free promo on his streams. However, you have to wonder if they would agree with the fact that he shared some responsibility in the success of their careers.

Perhaps the artist Ak has the best case with is 6ix9ine. There was a time when Tekashi was the only artist who rocked with Ak on a personal basis. While the two aren’t seen together as often as before, they do appear to still be on good terms.

As for Drake, well, he did give Akademiks that OVO chain, so perhaps the recognition is there. Regardless, Ak’s statement is one that fans will certainly attempt to nitpick.

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Funk Flex Accuses DJ Enuff Of Accepting Payola https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1002240-funk-flex-dj-enuff-payola Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:50:18 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1002240 Funk Flex took to X on Wednesday night, where he made some allegations against fired former Hot97 host, DJ Enuff.

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Last Summer, Hot97 had a shake-up at the radio station, which led to the dismissal of names like Ebro, Peter Rosenberg, Laura Stylez, and even DJ Enuff. At the time, there were fears that Funk Flex would be let go as well, although that turned out not to be the case.

Not long after he departed from the radio station, DJ Enuff told TMZ that he believed Flex had a hand in getting him fired. This led to widespread debate, with Peter Rosenberg claiming that Funk Flex had nothing to do with it. Furthermore, Rosenberg suggested that the corporate branch of the station wanted everyone to turn on each other.

Now, almost a year later, Funk Flex is leveling a response against DJ Enuff. In fact, he is accusing the long-time DJ of taking payola. For those who may not know, payola is the act of taking money and then playing specific songs or albums on the radio in return. Effectively, it is a bribe.

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Funk Flex Makes Accusations Against DJ Enuff

“DJ ENUFF / HEAVYHITTERS I GOT U FIRED?,” Funk Flex asked. “DID FRENCH MONTANA PAY U 25k FOR THE HEAVYHITTER CONFERENCE CALL? DID MAINO PAY YOU 40k FOR THE MIXSHOW LIST ADDS? WAS NORE OFFERED A “DISCOUNT” OF $2,500 FOR A MONTH OF SPINS? DID MYLES BRANDO PAY U 10K TO PERFORM AT MIXSHOW MEETING AND GET ADDED TO MIXSHOW LIST? WAS DJ WAVY ASKED TO PAY $2,500 TO SPIN ON SUMMER MIX WEEKEND?”

These are serious allegations, especially when you consider how payola is a crime that can come with grave penalties. For instance, if someone were to be convicted of the act, they could face five-figure fines and even jail time.

At press time,DJ Enuff has yet to respond to the allegations.

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Lizzo Pledges Her Allegiance To Drake & OVO During Streamer University https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1002232-lizzo-drake-ovo-streamer-university Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:24:06 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1002232 Lizzo is one of the professors at Kai Cenat's Streamer University, and she is making her love for Drake crystal clear.

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Some fans were surprised when they heard Lizzo would be a professor at Kai Cenat’s Streamer University. After all, she isn’t exactly a streamer. Instead, she is a successful pop star with hit records and Grammys to her name.

However, it is important to remember that in order to be a successful streamer, you must know how to market yourself. Lizzo’s early success was thanks to her ability to market her image and go beyond just being a musician. Overall, this makes her uniquely qualified to teach courses that go beyond just the streaming world. Not to mention, she built a rapport with Cenat when she streamed alongside him and SZA back in 2024.

Yesterday, Streamer University officially began, and Cenat found himself having a conversation with his professors in his office. During this conversation, Lizzo had a very simple demand. She wanted the same Drake x OVO package the students got.

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Lizzo Wants OVO Swag

As we reported earlier this morning, Drake gifted all of the students a special OVO care package with cologne and some Nike clothes. Clearly, Lizzo was made aware of this package and wanted in on some of the same items.

Cenat revealed that teachers would be getting a different package, although the Drake and OVO gear would still be present. Lizzo was excited about this prospect, and that is where the two left things.

Streamer University is a huge return to form for Cenat, who already boasts over 80K subscribers on Twitch. This is a massive triumph considering he took a six-month hiatus. In the content world, this is akin to taking 10 years between albums.

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Memphis Bleek Gets Heated In Defense Of JAŸ-Z’s Target Deal: “Don’t Worry About Us” https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1002233-memphis-bleek-jay-z-target-deal Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:47:31 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1002233 "I don’t give a f*ck about that activism sh*t," Memphis Bleek told Mouse Jones.

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If JAŸ-Z’s freestyle at the Roots Picnic was divisive, then his acapella at Yankee Stadium certainly missed the mark. The rapper basically scolded “Twitter activists”–a term used by elitists to silence the average person voicing social concerns–for criticizing his decision to partner with Target, a company still facing boycott for rolling back DEI programs, for the Reasonable Doubt vinyl. 

Ultimately, JAŸ tried to call his critics hypocrites, while the internet just scratched its head at his attempt to flip the narrative. Those closest to him will still go to bat for him, regardless. During a recent interview, Bleek commented on how people will continue to use certain narratives against Hov, even if they’ve been proven to be false. That’s when Mouse Jones tried to bring up the criticism surrounding the Target deal.

“Don’t talk to me about that. I don’t give a f*ck about that activism sh*t. ‘Cause these n***as is still in there, my n***a. So don’t worry about us,” Bleek said as Jones tried to explain his position. That’s when Jones said that JAŸ ultimately could’ve said that he doesn’t have control of that deal or provide an adequate explanation. Bleek quickly refuted that, claiming the Reasonable Doubt MC doesn’t owe anyone an apology.

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Memphis Bleek Says JAŸ-Z Is Responsible For Teaching People To Boss Up

“The community at large supported Hov,” Jones explained, adding that much of JAŸ’s wealth derives from the financial support of his fanbase. Bleek, however, argued that people understood money in the way that they do because of JAŸ’s music.

“First of all, the community knows about money right now because of Hov. Y’all n***as would still be running around picking boogers, wiping ‘em on the camera screen if it wasn’t for Hov and B.I.G,” he said. “New York was not talking no money until Big and Hov came out.”

When Jones asked if he was referring to this from a rap lens, Memphis Bleek agreed and pointed to one of the co-hosts’ chains as an example of Hov’s financial influence. However, Jones pushed back, saying that it doesn’t actually help the community. Bleek, floored by the suggestion, said JAŸ taught people “how to get money.” And when Bleek tried to say that Hov taught people to boss up, Jones then made it clear that he doesn’t believe that to be true. Check the clip above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments. 

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ilykimchi Accuses Oogie Mane Of Choking & Hitting Her Amid Tezzus Leaks https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1002227-ilykimchi-oogie-mane-abuse-allegations Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:41:31 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1002227 The situation between ilykimchi and Oogie Mane has escalated into allegations about domestic violence and abuse.

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Earlier this week, underground artist ilykimchi was the victim of an iCloud leak. This subsequently led to various nude images being uploaded online. Overall, this kind of thing is highly illegal and also traumatizing for the victim.

Unfortunately, the internet used this as an opportunity to pile on ilykimchi, who was also exposed for cheating on Oogie Mane with Tezzus. The YSL rapper was in some of the photos that were leaked, and this led to some cyberbullying directed towards kimchi.

Tezzus also previewed a diss track against Oogie Mane, which confused fans further. The question on everyone’s mind was: why drop a diss track on someone who is supposedly a victim of cheating?

Well, now we know the answer to that question. In new tweets that have since been deleted, ilykimchi revealed that she told Tezzus that Oogie Mane had choked and hit her. kimchi originally said she was lying to Tezzus about the alleged abuse, although a video she uploaded appears to suggest she was allegedly telling the truth.

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ilykimchi And Oogie Mane Discuss Allegations

In the video above, ilykimchi and Oogie Mane can be heard discussing the situation. Oogie Mane asks her why she aired him out to people, including social media. ilykimchi then said that it doesn’t feel good to be choked and hit. These are very serious allegations, and many are still trying to piece together what has gone on here.

Meanwhile, ilykimchi’s last post on X was quite devastating. She used negative language against herself, which was certainly sparked by the way people have been speaking to her over the last two days. Moreover, she rightfully said that she is still a victim in all of this, as spreading unconsensual nudes is violating.

“Even tho what I did was terrible and I’m a whore and all that yall are still disgusting weirdos for hacking me and spreading unconsensual nudes and pictures that were never supposed to be public,” ilykimchi wrote. “Two things can b true.”

This remains a developing story.

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Lucki’s West Hollywood Home Robbed Of $500K Worth Of Items  https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1002228-lucki-home-burglary Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:41:24 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1002228 Designer clothes and luxury bags were reportedly stolen from Lucki's home. Authorities have yet to arrest any suspects.

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Lucki was hit with some unfortunate news after he got to his home this week. According to NBC Los Angeles, the rapper’s West Hollywood home was hit by burglars who got away with $500K worth of personal items. 

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said the Drugs R Bad rapper reportedly returned home on Tuesday night around 10:30 p.m. when he discovered that burglars had made their way through his home and left with a significant amount of his belongings. Lucki reportedly discovered that about half a million dollars’ worth of his personal items, like designer clothes, bags, and more, were stolen.

At this point, it’s unclear exactly when the break-in occurred. However, investigators are trying to track down security footage from the area to try to ensure that they can find the culprits. In the meantime, they’ve also begun reaching out to residents in the area for witness statements with hopes of trying to find an accurate timeline. 

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Lucki Home Robbery Might Be Part Of Broader Organized Burglaries

Per Hot 97, details on whether there was forced entry or a specific targeting have not been revealed, nor have they determined if anyone was inside the home at the time of the burglary. Since it is an ongoing investigation, it probably will take a bit longer before any further information is revealed to the public. 

Currently, there are no suspects that have been identified. However, the robbery comes during a time when there has been a string of break-ins and thefts at residential homes in that area. These have largely involved entertainers, professional athletes, and those living in these high-value areas. Police have also warned that burglars are targeting luxury homes where jewellery, designer goods, and other expensive items are prevalent. 

We’ll keep you posted on any further updates regarding Lucki. 

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Minks In Harlem (38 Spesh Diss) – Song by Nino Man https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1002224-minks-in-harm-38-spesh-diss-nino-man Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:56:47 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1002224 Following 38 Spesh's comments about Jadakiss and Fat Joe, Nino Man has come through with his diss track, "Minks In Harlem."

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38 Spesh, Fat Joe, and Jadakiss have been in a back-and-forth as of late. Recently, Fat Joe and Jada dropped off “The Aroma,” which had some bars directed at 38 Spesh. Subsequently, he clapped back at Joe and Jada, which led to some fun discourse on social media. Now, Nino Man is jumping into the fight with his 38 Spesh diss track, “Minks In Harlem.” The song is filled with insults, all while Nino Man delivers tight flows over some hard production. Now, we wait to see if 38 Spesh responds to this.

Release Date: July 15, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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