While Skies still drops music from time to time, there is no denying that his popularity isn’t where it once was. This issue is not unique to Lil Skies. In fact, the vast majority of his contemporaries from this time period are going through the same thing.

During an interview with Basement Talk, Skies admitted that times were tough just a couple of years ago. So much so that he decided to apply for a job at Dollar General. He felt zero shame doing so, although in the end, he was able to continue his career without having to take on a retail job.

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Lil Skies Admits It Hasn’t Been Easy

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What ultimately saved him was his back catalog, which is still enjoyed to this day. As Skies explains, there is a high demand for him to perform. Fans in Florida have been begging him to perform, and he has plans to head over there soon.

While the festival circuit doesn’t pay as much as it used to, Skies notes that he has good connections in the industry. These connections can help him sell out a show on a whim. It just goes to show that good music lasts forever.

More than ever before, fans are using nostalgia as a form of escapism from the horrors of contemporary life. That said, it should come as no surprise that Skies’ success from 2017 would translate over to today.

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Release Date: June 16, 2026

Genre: Instrumental, Orchestral, Movie Soundtrack

Album: The Invite Original Soundtrack

Tracklist for The Invite Original Soundtrack

1. Through The Window
2. Contentious Environment
3. Suite For Cello I
4. We’re Doing This
5. Hawk In Bathroom
6. They’re On Their Way
7. Flan
8. Sex Parties
9. Arguments
10. Explain Yourself+Our Neighbors
11. Palladio I. Allegretto
12. Can We Please Do A Reset
13. Window
14. Tequila
15. A Little Example
16. The Band
17. Not Heard Anything
18. Suite For Cello II
19. Unapologetic
20. Hawk’s Story
21. You Do Have Sex, Right?
22. Carmen Suite No. 2 – II. Habanera
23. I Don’t Eat Meat
24. Sorry
25. Suite For Cello III
26. It’s Over / Suite For Cello

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According to Fox 13, Govan was originally arrested for making threats over the phone. A woman alleged that Govan threatened to have her home shot up. The two were allegedly in a dispute over money, and that is when Govan allegedly started making these claims.

Furthermore, it was alleged that Govan wanted to “post explicit videos of her on social media.” When the woman sought help from authorities, the man continued with his alleged threats, writing, “The National Guard can’t save you, they can’t be there forever.” These alleged threats led to a warrant, and last week, he was officially arrested.

Govan will be back in court on Tuesday, where he will learn the next steps for his case.

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Hernandez Govan Back In Court

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Just last year, Govan was acquitted of the murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph. Prosecutors claimed that Govan was the mastermind behind the hit. However, the jury was not compelled by the arguments presented, and the man was subsequently acquitted. In the immediate aftermath of his legal victory, Govan said he would leave the city. Based on this latest arrest, it is clear he never made good on his promise.

Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith were, in fact, convicted of the murder of Young Dolph. Johnson received life in prison for first-degree murder, while Smith received 20 years for second-degree murder.

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The Knicks were underdogs going into the playoffs, especially when you consider how they were down 2-1 to the Atlanta Hawks in the first round. However, they started to rattle off wins, and by the time they made the NBA Finals, it felt as though success was inevitable.

Now, the city is celebrating, and there is even a parade planned for Thursday. In the midst of all of this, New Yorkers are now playing various New York City hip-hop anthems on repeat. The Spotify stats back this up. Songs like “New York” by Fat Joe, Jadakiss, and Ja Rule have seen a 3000% increase in plays. Songs by Nas, Jay-Z, and Skyzoo are experiencing a similar phenomenon.

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Knicks Continue To Influence New York City Hip-Hop

Per Kurrco:

• “Blue and Orange Everything” — Skyzoo +35,210%
• “New York” — Fat Joe, Ja Rule & Jadakiss +3,695%
• “Welcome to New York (Dipset)” — Cam’ron, JAY-Z & Juelz Santana +3,485%
• “Heart of the City” — JAY-Z +715%
• “All the Way Up” — Fat Joe +630%
• “Empire State of Mind” — JAY-Z & Alicia Keys +615%
• “Ruff Ryders Anthem” — DMX +380%
• “NY State of Mind” — Nas +350%
• “Lean Back” — Terror Squad, Fat Joe & Remy Ma +291%
• “We Fly High (Ballin’)” — Jim Jones +119%

Needless to say, the city is feeling good about the big win. Hip-hop and New York City go together like bread and butter. New York’s hip-hop artists have always repped the Knicks, and now, that synergy is coming together in a big way.

It just goes to show that culture and community last forever. After decades of pain and heartbreak, the Knicks are victorious, and it is bringing the city together.

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Release Date: June 16, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Release Date: June 15, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Skiddle Bandana

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In 2024, Future dropped three projects. Since that time, he has come through with some verses here and there. Most recently, he was featured on Drake’s “Ran To Atlanta,” with Molly Santana. On Monday, the good times kept rolling as it was revealed that his next album will be called The Real Me.

There is no release date for this album yet, though the leakers on X are already working overtime. For instance, the notorious insider purple4matter came through with the album’s cover art. As you can see below, the word “Plutoski” is written at the top, while we see a vampire kissing a woman, with another vampire facing the audience.

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New Future Album Details Hit The Internet

Meanwhile, fans are now theorizing that a collaboration with Drake could very well be on the horizon. They say this because of an Instagram caption Future posted three weeks ago. In celebration of his “Ran To Atlanta” verse, Future wrote, “Jet To Toronto.” Some believe this could be indicative of a song title.

Whatever the case may be, the prospect of a new Future album should get hip-hop fans excited. So far this year, we have received albums from artists like Drake, J. Cole, A$AP Rocky, and Baby Keem. Now, Future is joining in on the fun, and we could not be more excited.

Over the coming weeks, we should receive more details about the album, so stay tuned to HNHH for updates.

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While the mogul is still trying to appeal his conviction, he is still garnering some legal victories. For instance, on Monday, we reported that his case against Dawn Richard was thrown out at the Federal level.

On Tuesday, it was revealed that Diddy caught another break. According to PEOPLE, the mogul has had another two months taken off his sentence. Originally, he was supposed to be released on June 4, 2028. This date then got moved up to April 28 before switching to April 15. Now, he is slated to be released on February 23, 2028.

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Diddy’s Prison Release Date

A reason for the change has not been made available. However, there is a belief that this stems from Diddy’s good behavior and participation in a drug rehab at FCI Fort Dix.

“In order to address drug abuse issues and to maximize family visitation and rehabilitative efforts, we request that the court strongly recommend to the Bureau of Prisons that Mr. Combs be placed at FCI Fort Dix,” attorney Teny Geragos explained back in October.

At this time, Diddy remains steadfast in fighting his previous conviction. We will keep you updated as that fight continues.

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In a video circulating online, DMX’s family and friends are seen on stage, where they said a few words in his honor. However, when his eldest son, Xavier Simmons, took to the microphone, he made it clear that his mother, DMX’s ex-wife of 15 years, Tashera Simmons, should be standing with them. It’s suggested that Tashera and Xavier’s siblings weren’t invited to be on stage with everyone else. Then, Xavier called out DMX’s former fiancée and mother to his son, Exodus, Desiree Lindstrom, for keeping Tashera at a distance.

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Xavier Simmons Stands Up For His Mother

In a clip uploaded by AllHipHop, Xavier says, “There is absolutely no way that you will close this ceremony, and we will not hear from his original entire family.” He then asks Tashera and his siblings to come to the stage, where he notes that his mother was instrumental in having the street renamed in DMX’s honor. The mood shifted when he mentioned Desiree, alleging that she had deliberately kept some family members away and telling her that she “behaved dishonorably.” It’s said the microphone was silenced shortly after.

Later, on social media, Tashera addressed the controversy and stood by her son’s actions. “Did my son expose these devils? They’ve been exposed. Y’all know DMX. Y’all know Tashera,” she said. “We built the DMX legacy together. There is no X without Tashera. The fact that they came to my hometown and did not want us to be recognized. I’mma let y’all sit with that one.”

Check out AllHipHop‘s video of the tense moment below, along with Tashera’s follow-up message.

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Both Dana White and Shane Gillis were caught by paparazzi who sought their hot takes on the incident. They said they didn’t approve of the remarks, although it was a narrative about Michelle’s gender that had been spread widely by many of Trump’s supporters. Meanwhile, Shannon Sharpe weighed in on Nightcap, where he gave a scathing take on the “notion” that sports and politics shouldn’t mix, but there’s a UFC event at the White House where they’re allowing athletes to disparage a First Lady.

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Critics Call For A Boycott As Sharpe Unleashes

“So this notion… ‘We going to keep politics out of sports.’ Politics has never been out of sports,” Sharpe argued in a video posted on YouTube. “Y’all remember when Jesse Owens went to Berlin in 1936. I don’t know if y’all remember that. Or, when Joe Lewis knocked out Max Schmeling. I don’t know if y’all remember that.”

Sharpe also defended Michelle against Hokit’s rude remarks, suggesting that Michelle Obama is an easy target. “I think the thing is that she happened to be low-hanging fruit,” Sharpe said. “They know that woman. She’s not that.” He also mentioned how there was controversy and conspiracy theories over former President Barack Obama not being born in America as well, even though that wasn’t true.

Now, people are storming social media to call for a boycott of Paramount+ over its streaming of the event. Check out Shannon Sharpe, along with Chad Johnson, delivering his passionate tirade below.

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