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 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:11:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 The Air Jordan 10 “Sacramento” Finally Makes Its Comeback https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/966603-air-jordan-10-sacramento-sneaker-news Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:41:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=966603 The Air Jordan 10 “Sacramento” is officially returning in 2026, bringing back a clean OG colorway with deep purple accents.

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The Air Jordan 10 “Sacramento” is set to return during Holiday 2026, bringing back one of the model’s most understated original colorways. The black and purple palette has long been associated with Sacramento thanks to its timing and unmistakable Kings energy.

Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Air Jordan 10 “Sacramento” is releasing in the holiday season of 2026.

For fans of the Jordan 10, this release feels like a long-overdue correction. The Air Jordan 10 has always lived in a strange place within Jordan Brand’s history. It debuted during Michael Jordan’s first retirement and never got the on-court validation of other early models.

Still, the design has aged well, especially as sneaker culture has shifted toward cleaner silhouettes and wearable retros. The “Sacramento” colorway fits that shift perfectly. This return sticks closely to the original formula.

Black tumbled leather covers most of the upper, while deep purple accents appear along the outsole and collar lining. The signature striped outsole returns with MJ’s career achievements spelled out across each bar, reminding everyone where the shoe sits in Jordan history. Holiday 2026 feels like the right window for this pair.

Jordan Brand has been quietly rebuilding momentum around the Jordan 10, and bringing back an OG colorway helps reinforce its legacy.

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Air Jordan 10 “Sacramento” Retail Price

The Air Jordan 10 “Sacramento” features a clean black leather upper with a soft, slightly textured finish. Purple accents line the collar, outsole, and subtle details throughout the shoe.

The midsole stays matte black, keeping the look grounded and wearable. A striped outsole highlights Michael Jordan’s career milestones in bold lettering. The padded collar adds comfort without feeling bulky. A pull tab on the heel makes the shoe easy to slip on.

The purple lining adds contrast without overpowering the design. Overall, the sneaker feels timeless, understated, and built for everyday wear rather than hype moments.

Also, the retail price of the Air Jordan 10 “Sacramento” will be $215 when they release.

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Kevin Durant Reveals His Favorite Sneaker Of All Time https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/966599-kevin-durant-favorite-sneaker-sneaker-news Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:04:44 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=966599 Kevin Durant discusses his lifetime Nike deal, legacy plans, and why the KD4 remains the most beloved sneaker in his signature line.

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Kevin Durant recently opened up about his legacy with Nike during an appearance on the Joe Budden Podcast, offering rare insight into his lifetime deal and the sneakers that defined his career. Durant confirmed that his agreement with Nike, signed in 2023, is structured for life.

It is only the third lifetime deal in NBA history, following Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Unlike a standard endorsement, Durant’s deal creates a sub-brand ecosystem designed to sign future athletes while tying directly into his University of Texas roots and long-term community impact.

When the conversation shifted to sneakers, Durant was candid. He said the KD4 remains the most beloved shoe among fans. It is the pair people still wear casually, often styled with jeans.

Durant also shared that models KD4 through KD8 are his personal favorites overall, citing a balance of comfort, performance, and clean design. Those years, in his view, represented the peak of the line both on the court and visually.

That perspective is backed by the market. Retros like the KD6 now resell for two to three times retail due to limited availability. Online reactions echoed that nostalgia, with fans recalling how KD sneakers moved effortlessly from hardwood to everyday wear.

The KD line may be underrated, but its cultural footprint runs deeper than many realize.

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Kevin Durant On Joe Budden Podcast

The KD4 stands out for its low-cut profile and balanced proportions that feel purposeful without being bulky. The upper feels structured yet flexible, built for quick movements and everyday comfort.

Its strap adds a distinctive look while locking the foot in place. The silhouette feels athletic but casual enough for off-court wear. Many fans remember pairing it with jeans, cargos, or basketball shorts effortlessly.

The design avoids excess branding, letting the shape do the work. The cushioning feels responsive rather than soft, which made it ideal for guards and wings.

Even years later, the KD4 still looks current. It represents a moment when performance sneakers blended naturally into street style without trying too hard.

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HNHH Holidays: 15 Festive Films Starring Your Favorite Rappers & R&B Icons https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/962362-hip-hop-holiday-movies-rappers-singers Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:29:50 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=962362 There’s something familiar about seeing Hip Hop holiday movies where the faces & voices reflect the culture, even if the plot is a tad corny.

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Holiday movies are a seasonal staple, but those centering Hip Hop or its artists haven’t always had a seat at the table. While the genre’s biggest titles traditionally center on snowy suburbs, chestnuts, and generic cheer, a different canon has been forming quietly, built around soul, comedy, and culture. Whether through gospel-anchored dramas, hood comedies, or made-for-TV romances, rappers and R&B stars in holiday films have helped flip the narrative.

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Since the ’90s, Rap and R&B artists have crossed into holiday films. Some entered at their peak, while others tested to expand their reach beyond their music careers. What unites them is presence, not only as a song on the soundtrack, but in a starring role. Whitney Houston delivered a stained-glass soprano in The Preacher’s Wife. Ice Cube gave us the hilariously petty Christmas Eve in Friday After Next. These performances have added something different to the warmth of holiday storytelling.

These films span generations and the tones vary, but the impact remains the same.

The Hip Hop Holiday Movies

1. The Preacher’s Wife (1996)

Starring: Whitney Houston, Denzel Washington
Directed by: Penny Marshall

The Preacher’s Wife was released in December 1996, and by then, Whitney Houston was already in a category of her own. The film cast her in a quieter light as a weary wife, Julia, married to a struggling pastor in a tight-knit community. When Denzel Washington’s character, an angel sent to help save the church, enters the picture, it sets off a story that balances fuzzy holiday feelings with real emotional weight.

Further, Houston executive-produced the soundtrack, returning to her Gospel roots and delivering vocals that felt more devotional than commercial. This Hip Hop holiday movie was directed by the famed Penny Marshall and shot in Harlem, grounding the story in both spirituality and place.

2. Friday After Next (2002)

Starring: Ice Cube, Mike Epps, Katt Williams
Directed by: Marcus Raboy

Now, Friday After Next isn’t trying to be sentimental. It’s not here for nostalgia or spiritual awakenings. It’s a Christmas movie in name, but a neighborhood comedy at heart, where the only thing sacred is the rent money. Ice Cube, who created and co-wrote the Friday series, flips the holiday formula by anchoring the story around a stolen check, a weed-fueled security gig, and a Santa Claus you definitely can’t trust.

This third chapter in the franchise puts Cube and Mike Epps in the middle of a Christmas Eve disaster, trying to survive the day without getting evicted. Katt Williams shows up as Money Mike, a fast-talking pimp, while Terry Crews makes his debut as Damon, a freshly released inmate with boundary issues.

Friday After Next never pretended to be for everyone. But for those who get it, it’s tradition.

3. Last Holiday (2006)

Starring: Queen Latifah, LL Cool J
Directed by: Wayne Wang

Queen Latifah has long been making space for Hip Hop artists in Hollywood. She presented them not as novelties, but as leads. Last Holiday wasn’t her first time carrying a film, but it was a moment that showed what she could do with full studio backing. She plays Georgia Byrd, a woman from New Orleans who’s told she’s dying and decides to cash out her savings to live the kind of life she’d always kept on hold. The story takes her to Europe, into the presidential suite of a grand hotel, and straight into the path of LL Cool J.

What could have been corny plays out honestly, grounded by Latifah’s. LL is understated as her love interest, letting the focus stay on her arc. The film itself is a remake of a 1950 British story, but this version leans into the reality of missed time without getting heavy-handed.

4. This Christmas (2007)

Starring: Chris Brown, Regina King, Idris Elba, Loretta Devine
Directed by: Preston A. Whitmore II

This Christmas is as close as it gets to a modern Black holiday classic. It features multi-generational family drama with secrets, fights, forgiveness, and enough musical cues to fill a church program. Set in Los Angeles, the story follows the Whitfield family as they reunite for Christmas for the first time in years. Each sibling returns home carrying something, including debt and infidelity.

Chris Brown plays Baby, the youngest sibling, still shielded from some of the family’s realities. It was a smart casting choice at the time, as 2007 marked his rise as a teen star, and his cover of Donny Hathaway’s “This Christmas” helped push the soundtrack. Beside him, the film is carried by a seasoned cast of Regina King in a simmering marriage, Idris Elba ducking loan sharks, and Loretta Devine as the matriarch trying to hold it all together.

5. The Perfect Holiday (2007)

Starring: Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut, Queen Latifah, Terrence Howard
Directed by: Lance Rivera

The Perfect Holiday leans into fantasy—the kind where a single Black mom gets swept into a rom-com that actually centers her. Gabrielle Union is Nancy, a recently divorced mother of three who wishes for a good man for Christmas. Her daughter passes that wish along to a mall Santa, played by Morris Chestnut, who happens to be a struggling songwriter moonlighting for extra cash.

The plot isn’t groundbreaking, but it’s not meant to be. There’s also a low-key meta layer to it as Queen Latifah and Terrence Howard play narrators of sorts, adding a wink to the audience from the sidelines.

Moreover, directed by Lance “Un” Rivera, a former Hip Hop music exec, the film carried quiet industry roots. It didn’t land as hard as This Christmas did that same year, but it still cut out space for Black romantic comedies in a season that rarely made room for them.

6. Black Nativity (2013)

Starring: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Tyrese Gibson, Nas, Mary J. Blige
Directed by: Kasi Lemmons

Director Kasi Lemmons reimagined Langston Hughes’s 1961 gospel play in Black Nativity. The film sets the familiar Nativity story within a fractured Harlem household, using music as a bridge between estranged generations. At the center is a teenage boy, sent to live with strict grandparents he barely knows, played by Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett.

It’s not traditional, but that’s the point. The narrative breaks into musical interludes, with cameos from Mary J. Blige and Nas. Further, Black Nativity isn’t background viewing. It asks you to sit still. It’s not filled with twinkle lights or cozy endings. Still, it offers a holiday film willing to meet its audience in places they’ve actually been.

7. A Christmas Melody (2015)

Starring: Mariah Carey, Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott
Directed by: Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey is, herself, a Christmas season staple. By 2015, “All I Want for Christmas Is You” had already cemented her as the season’s reigning voice. So, when she stepped behind the camera for A Christmas Melody, directing and starring in a Hallmark original, it felt like a full-circle moment.

The film follows a familiar Hallmark arc of a single mom (Lacey Chabert) returning to her hometown and reconnecting with an old classmate during the holidays. Carey plays the PTA queen bee, with a personality that is just sharp enough to give the story some edge.

8. The Hip Hop Family Christmas (2021)

Starring: Keri Hilson, Ne-Yo, MC Lyte, Redman
Directed by: Greg Carter

The VH1 original The Hip Hop Family Christmas leans into the typical holiday movie format with a big house, family secrets, camera crews, and a fake engagement to keep up appearances. However, what sets it apart is the cast of artists who’ve lived in the public eye, now playing a fictional version of what that spotlight costs during the holidays.

Keri Hilson also leads as Jessica Nixon, a former pop star turned family fixer. Her parents are industry legends and her siblings are tabloid regulars. Further, the entire family has been dragged for filth on social media. To rehab the family brand, they agree to film a reality Christmas special, but things go off-script, fast. Ne-Yo plays her love interest, while Redman and MC Lyte round out the cast with low-key comic relief.

9. The Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding (2022)

Starring: Keri Hilson, Ne-Yo, MC Lyte, Redman, Serayah
Directed by: Greg Carter

Following the first installment, VH1 doubled down on the Nixon family with The Hip Hop Family Christmas Wedding. They decided to bring back its fictional fame-first dynasty for another round of seasonal drama. This time, they returned with a wedding deadline and even more cameras in the way. Hilson is back as Jessica, balancing industry obligations, family mess, and her engagement to Kendrick, played once again by Ne-Yo.

Where the first film set the stage for redemption, the sequel leans into strain. Everyone wants a piece of the moment, and Jessica’s control over her own life keeps getting chipped away. Serayah joins the cast as a new complication, adding heat to a plot that’s less about cold feet and more about boundaries.

10. Miracles Across 125th Street (2021)

Starring: Nick Cannon, Lil’ Kim, Teyana Taylor, DC Young Fly, Tommy Davidson
Directed by: Nick Cannon

Set in Harlem on Christmas Eve, Miracles Across 125th Street is Nick Cannon’s attempt to blend Gospel with Hip Hop, all packed into a holiday redemption arc. Cannon stars as a rapper returning home to confront the family and fallout he left behind. It unravels part musical, part drama, and part sketch comedy, filtered through Cannon’s signature mix of sentiment and slapstick.

Moreover, there’s a lot happening here. Lil’ Kim plays the no-nonsense aunt with real estate hustle, Teyana Taylor brings charm as the hometown anchor, and cameos from Gospel icons like Karen Clark Sheard keep the musical credibility intact. Still, the film isn’t trying to be polished. It wants to feel lived-in like a stage play adapted for screen, complete with awkward pacing and scenes that play more like vignettes than plot.

11. Christmas Angel (2023)

Starring: Tamar Braxton, Romeo Miller, DaniLeigh
Directed by: LazRael Lison

In Christmas Angel, DaniLeigh stars Angel St. James, a successful but emotionally guarded R&B singer who’s lost her voice, both literally and figuratively. A last-minute detour forces her to spend Christmas with a stranger and his young daughter, far from the demands of the industry and close to the version of herself she’s tried to outrun.

The film doesn’t go for flash. It stays small, steady, and a little sentimental. Romeo Miller plays the man who opens the door to that stillness. Tamar Braxton appears in a supporting role, and director LazRael Lison, who’s etched a lane for grounded Black storytelling, lets the story unfold without rushing it.

12. Dashing Through the Snow (2023)

Starring: Ludacris, Lil Rel Howery, Teyonah Parris
Directed by: Tim Story

Unfortunately for some fans, Ludacris isn’t chasing fast cars here. He’s just trying to get through Christmas. In Dashing Through the Snow, he enters as social worker Eddie who is also a father and a man who’s over the holidays. Everything about the season feels heavy from the forced cheer. However, when his daughter insists on a Christmas Eve outing, they end up in a night that rewires everything.

In comes Lil Rel Howery as Santa, or someone like him. He’s loud and possibly unwell, and pulls Eddie into a chain of strange events that forces him to reckon with what he’s buried. It’s a Disney+ original, but there’s real texture under the gloss.

13. Merry Liddle Christmas (2019)

Starring: Kelly Rowland
Directed by: Bosede Williams

Destiny’s Child icon Kelly Rowland signed on to play Jacquie Liddle in Merry Liddle Christmas and took ownership. She both starred in and produced a story rooted in familiar holiday bedlam featuring a successful woman whose carefully curated life begins to unravel when her extended family descends for Christmas. The result unfolds into a Bosede Williams-directed film that feels less like a shiny fairytale and more like a holiday gathering where everything doesn’t go according to plan.

On screen, Jacquie is polished and controlled as a tech‑company founder with a perfectly decorated home. As the relatives arrive, with their own baggage, the house becomes a pressure cooker. The film doesn’t hinge on a grand Christmas miracle, but surviving family and figuring out what peace looks like when you’re caught between your aspirations and your roots.

14. A New Diva’s Christmas Carol (2022)

Starring: Ashanti, Vivica A. Fox, Robin Givens
Directed by: Rusty Cundieff

Ashanti plays Aphrodite, a burned‑out diva whose fame and cynicism have stripped Christmas of all joy. Cast as a harsh judge on a televised singing show, she rejects love and holiday cheer. On Christmas Eve, she’s visited by three ghostly muses who force her to relive her past losses and reconsider what success cost her.

This spin on the traditional A Christmas Carol includes veteran actresses as Angelic “ghosts” and a newcomer as the hopeful singer, giving the film emotional pull. It doesn’t offer a syrupy finale. Instead, it ends on a note of a woman reclaiming her voice and a chance to believe again.

15. Christmas Everyday (2025)

Starring: Brandy Norwood, Sy’Rai Smith, Debbi Morgan, Robert C. Riley
Directed by: Roger M. Bobb

In Christmas Everyday, Brandy Norwood shows up as Fancy Ballentine, a woman trying to keep her late father’s holiday traditions alive. Yet, she’s caught between grief and family tension. The house is falling apart, her mother’s losing her sight, and her sister’s wedding is on a fast track to disaster. It’s supposed to be Christmas, but everything feels like it’s cracking.

There’s a warmth here, a current that keeps the story from sinking under its own weight. Much of that comes from Brandy, whose performance is grounded. Her daughter, Sy’Rai Smith, appears as well, carrying the real-life connection over to the screen. Robert C. Riley plays the contractor who steps in to help with repairs, but it’s not a love story first. This storyline weaves through loss, stress, and figuring out how to show up when you feel like you’ve got nothing left to give.

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Drake Shows How Tapped In He Is By Playing Underground UK Rapper cityboymoe On Stream https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/966587-drake-plays-underground-uk-rapper-cityboymoe-on-stream Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:53:38 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=966587 Drake has not been shy about his love for UK rap this year and this just backs up why he feels that it's the best country for the genre.

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During Wireless Festival this summer Drake made the bold proclamation that UK rappers are the best in the world. “No disrespect to America, but nobody in the world can out‑rap London rappers,” he said at the time. Many thought the Canadian MC was losing his marbles, while others were not too bothered by the take.

Drake has been accused of being corny, a culture vulture, among other things. But what you can’t say is that he’s not tapped in. During his recent Stake livestream, he effectively backed up his take by showing off his deep knowledge of the UK’s underground scene. In a clip caught by UK Rap Daily, The Boy is setting up his laptops.

While doing so he turns on a song called “me or ma” by Nort West London native cityboymoe. He has been releasing music since the late 2010’s but has been blowing up a little bit lately. He’s been bust this year, dropping five singles including “me or ma.”

Per his Apple Music page, it’s cityboymoe’s third most popular song. There are rumors that he’s got a new album coming soon supposedly titled degenerate, but nothing is confirmed.

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In a wholesome moment, cityboymoe reposted the exact clip above on his Instagram, tagging Drake and thanking him for the shout.

🥶🧊🥶🧊🥶🧊🥶 s/o @champagnepapi,” he said while showing his excitement for ICEMAN. Speaking of Drizzy’s impending ninth solo album, we continue to wait on its exact whereabouts.

This stream from this weekend did quell fans’ worries a little bit as the superstar affirmed, he’s hard at work on it. “I know what you’re waiting on, trust me, we cheffin,'” he said.

He also got fans excited by teasing some music from the album. One song that has been circulating today was his snippet of “National Treasure.”

It was a song that got leaked by some crypto streamers in September and that put its chances of landing on the LP into question. However, after playing it himself, it sounds like it’s going to have a spot on the tracklist.

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Drake Nearly Spits Out His Drink After BenDaDonnn Warns Him About Memphis https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/966583-drake-spits-out-drink-bendadonnn-memphis-hip-hop-news Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:45:24 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=966583 Drake also provided BenDaDonnn with an update on when he's dropping his highly anticipated album, "Iceman."

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Drake nearly spat out his drink with laughter after BenDaDonnn tried giving him a warning about going to Memphis, Tennessee. A clip of the hilarious interaction has been circulating on social media. It stems from a recent livestream with the Toronto rapper.

“Tell them how legit I am in Memphis. I feel like people be playing with my name,” Drake said. BenDaDonn responded by revealing that he was just in the city. “I did a little get back. They were like, ‘tell Drake he ain’t good.’ I was like, ‘Hold on. Y’all got me f*cked up. That’s my main man. Y’all not doing that.'” The response nearly caused Drake to spit out his drink in laughter.

Fans have been having plenty of laughs in response to the clip. “Bro couldnt believe what he just heard,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Another added: “That check-in got him.”

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Drake’s “Iceman” Album

During the same livestream, BenDaDonnn tried getting a release date for Drake’s next studio album, Iceman. “’When the f*ck is you dropping the album, ugly ass n***a?’ Chat, y’all gotta chill,” Ben joked at one point. Drake responded: “Nobody said that… See, he’s clip farming. He’s a clip farmer. Nobody even said that, bro. Nobody said that.” He later revealed that Iceman is “on the way,” adding, “I know what you’re waiting on, so trust me. We’re cheffing.”

Despite Drake previously hinting that Iceman would arrive before the end of the year, there is still no official release date for the project. So far, he’s released three singles. They include “What Did I Miss?”, “Which One” featuring Central Cee, and “Dog House” featuring Yeat and Julia Wolf.

He’s promoted those tracks by hosting a livestream for each song. Speaking with Complex, last month, Drake promised to have at least one more Iceman livestream episode in the works. “The finale will be our best work,” he told the outlet.

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Lil Baby & Lil Yachty Team Up To Spread Holiday Cheer With Giveback Event https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/966577-lil-baby-lil-yachty-holiday-giveback-event-hip-hop-news Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:20:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=966577 The holiday season is all about giving, especially to those in need and that's exactly what Lil Baby and Lil Yachty came together to do.

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Everyone deserves to be happy during the holidays and Lil Baby and Lil Yachty recognize that. That’s why the two Atlanta superstars put together a giveback event in the West End neighborhood. Per Complex, it was a huge success as they were able to serve around 2,000 kids.

The charity event, which took place on Saturday, December 20, was hosted by Lil Baby’s The Jones Project and the Lil Yachty Foundation. Families who went were gifted some incredibly high-quality items. Per The Atlanta Voice, Canada Goose winter coats, Nike Tech Fleece sweatsuits, and hats from Lids were passed out. Gift cards are toys were also provided.

Food partners were not spared either as Sonic, Raising Cane’s, and Heinz were on site. To help spread even more Christmas cheer, Santa Claus made an appearance for photos. The local news outlet was on site for the day, interviewing the families in attendance.

A mother of four was happy that her kids got the chance to experience all Lil Baby and Lil Yachty had to offer. “My kids and just being able to get out and see faces, giving them a chance to see what it’s like to receive. Normally we’re giving, so just to get out and see the many different things and the different stations…”

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Lil Baby The Leak$ First Week Sales

Another woman, who had two children with her, were thrilled to see Lil Baby specifically in person. “They’re excited to come here and just support what he’s doing for the community.”

For those curious about what each of the rappers’ foundations do, Baby’s The Jones Project is a community-based nonprofit focused on empowering children and families in Atlanta’s West End by providing access to food, clothing, educational support, and safe spaces.

Yachty’s namesake focuses on youth development, education, and mentorship, particularly in Metro Atlanta and Southeast Georgia.

All in all, it seemed a like a great day for everyone, with Lil Baby sharing videos and pictures on his Instagram.

It helps cap off another stellar year overall for him as he put out two projects that charted inside the top 20. It started with WHAM in January, which sold 140,000 and debuted at number one.

His follow-up, The Leak$ didn’t do as well, but still solid for a down year in mainstream rap. That moved 32,000 copies.

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Charlie Kirk’s Harsh Criticism Of Nicki Minaj Resurfaces After Her AmericaFest Appearance https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/966570-charlie-kirks-criticism-nicki-minaj-americafest-hip-hop-news Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:03:21 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=966570 Nicki Minaj has been making headlines for joining Erika Kirk on stage at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest over the weekend.

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Charlie Kirk previously condemned Nicki Minaj as a bad role model for Black girls while speaking at a Turning Point USA event before his death. A clip of the moment has been resurfacing on social media after his wife, Erika, brought out Minaj at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest on Sunday.

“I don’t think that’s a good role model for 18-year-old Black girls. I don’t think that songs that are talking about glorifying wet female genitalia are exactly– I don’t know which one wrote that song… The role models of the 1940s and ’50s for Black America were completely different,” Charlie argues in the video circulating online.

When The Neighborhood Talk posted the clip on Instagram, fans had plenty to say in the comments section. “Would Charlie Kirk today want his wife around Nicki Minaj? Probably not,” one user wrote. Another added with laughing emojis: “All that boot licking and he didn’t even respect her.”

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Nicki Minaj’s Political Beliefs

At AmericaFest, Nicki Minaj spoke with Erika Kirk about numerous political topics. She further praised President Donald Trump, as she’s done several times in recent months, while also condemning California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Speaking of Trump, Minaj said that he “has given so many people hope that there’s a chance to beat the bad guys and to win and to do it with your head held high,” as caught by The New York Post.

Vice President JD Vance ended up giving her a shout-out during his speech later in the night. “Unlike the left, we stand against treating anybody, and I love what Nicki said about this. We don’t treat anybody different because of their race or their sex,” Vance said. “So we have relegated DEI to the dustbin of history, which is exactly where it belongs. In the United States of America, you don’t have to apologize for being white anymore.”

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Snoop Dogg Just Got The Opportunity Of A Lifetime Thanks To The NBA https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/966563-snoop-dogg-achieving-dream-thanks-to-nba-sports-news Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:45:10 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=966563 Snoop Dogg has appeared on lots of sports debate shows over the years to provide analysis, but the NBA is giving him an even better offer.

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Snoop Dogg has achieved a lot in his career, especially outside of music. He’s pretty much done everything you could possibly imagine from brand ambassador to the founder of a spirit company. But there is one thing he’s yet to check off his bucket list.

That is to be a game analyst for the NBA. Well, per an initial report from The Athletic‘s Andrew Marchand, the league is helping that “dream come true.” Per the journalist and Billboard, Snoop Dogg will be making his debut on January 5 at the Intuit Dome. That is the home for his Lakers’ in-city rival, the Clippers, but he’s still more than excited to have this opportunity.

The Clippers are squaring off against the visiting Golden State Warriors and that game will be broadcast on NBCSN and Peacock for Peacock NBA Monday. The West Coast icon is going to be heard during the second half alongside Terry Gannon and Reggie Miller.

“This is a dream come true for me,” he said in a statement. “I’m fired up to be joining Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon on the call for the Clippers-Warriors game on Jan. 5. I can’t wait to bring a fresh vibe to the analysis while celebrating the skills and strategy these teams bring every night.”

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Snoop Dogg 2026 Winter Olympics

According to reports, the 54-year-old is going to be doing all the preparation he can. That includes going to team shootarounds, along with breaking down film and attending production meetings.

Sam Flood, an executive producer at NBC Sports is just as eager for Snoop to have this hope become reality. “We are excited to have Snoop bring his unique energy and passion to our NBA coverage. It will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch Snoop, Reggie and Terry talk hoops with a side order of fun.”

If hearing this news is a bit shocking to you, don’t forget that the “Gin & Juice” songwriter has plenty of experience in sports television. In fact, he’s going to be back as a special correspondent at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The Snoop’s Greatest Hits will also be making a return when the games start on February 4 in Milan and Cortina, Italy.

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Lil Zay Osama Speaks Out Against 21 Savage & Young Thug’s “F*ck The Streets” Message https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/966558-lil-zay-osama-21-savage-young-thugs-fck-the-streets-hip-hop-news Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:23:11 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=966558 21 Savage initially remarked, "f*ck the streets," while trying to get Young Thug and Gunna to make amends.

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Lil Zay Osama says he isn’t a fan of 21 Savage and Young Thug’s “f*ck the streets” messaging on social media. He explained his criticism of the slogan in a video message caught by DJ Akademiks. In doing so, Osama accused them of having the wrong intentions.

He explained: “When you say, ‘Listen man, f*ck the streets. Thug, squash the beef. Gunna, squash the beef. Everybody squash the beef. F*ck the streets,’ y’all saying f*ck the streets so y’all can befriend each other, start making music, do a collab tape, and be the best city in hip-hop again and be the best city that sticks together. That’s the name y’all want. That’s what y’all tryna carry.”

“Y’all don’t give a f*ck about the streets bro,” he continued. “You don’t care about the streets gang. If you did, you wouldn’t say ‘f*ck the streets.’ All of us come from the streets. Our mentality comes from the streets. The way we dress comes from the streets. The way we think comes from the streets. What we speak about in our music be about the streets. We got money out the streets. We got family and friends still in the streets.”

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21 Savage’s “What Happened To The Streets?”

The drama began when 21 Savage dropped his latest album, What Happened to the Streets?, earlier this month. Afterward, he tagged both Young Thug and Gunna in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He asked them to put their long-standing beef aside and work together again while remarking, “f*ck the streets.”

He wrote: “@gunna @youngthug Yall n***as fix that sh*t. Yall love each other n***a you knew gunna wasn’t no gangster when he told the first time and we swept it under the rug for you you know he wasn’t tryna leave you to hang n***a f*ck the streets we ain’t get sh*t but trauma from that sh*t.”

Thug responded to the post by echoing his sentiment: “F*ck the streets.” The move has been getting all sorts of attention with Blueface, Wack 100, and more voices weighing in online in recent days.

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Tammy Rivera Labels Nicki Minaj A “Bootlicker” For Her AmericaFest Appearance https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/966544-tammy-rivera-calls-nicki-minaj-a-bootlicker-pop-culture-news Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:08:02 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=966544 Nicki Minaj has been at the receiving tons of criticism for her AmFest appearance, but Tammy Rivera is taking the disrespect to a new level.

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Nicki Minaj is facing a lot of heat for her time spent at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest this weekend. The Trinidadian rapper’s conversation with Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, has gone viral as she once again showed her relatively new and unwavering support of the Trump Administration.

“I have the utmost respect and admiration for our president. He’s given so many people hope that there’s a chance to beat the bad guys and to win. And to do it with your head held high and your integrity intact. He’s from Queens, New York, like me. But what it’s shown me personally is, sometimes, even in the worst-feeling times in your life, you think that you’re never going to come back from it. But you do. Our president shows that.”

This statement, among others, has drawn some fiery responses on social media. Take this one for instance from Jerome Trammel on Twitter. “Nicki Minaj & ANYONE defending her are TRASH. Using Christianity to support Trump, JD Vance, MAGA & Turning Point USA is a disgusting choice. These are the same anti trans bigots she’s riding for. Our existence is NOT up for debate. F*ck their hypocrisy!”

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Nicki Minaj Attends AmericaFest

In a sense, that’s how reality TV star Tammy Rivera feels about Nicki Minaj’s stance on Trump and the conservative party. Per The Shade Room and Hollywood Unlocked, Rivera appeared to label the hitmaker a “bootlicker” on her Instagram Story thanks to screenshots from other netizens.

Her captioned was attached to a tweet from J.D. Vance, who praised Nicki for her “profound” words during her time on the panel. To be exact, Tammy’s caption reportedly read, “She’s the epitome of a bootlicker.”

She’s probably feeling extra justified in these last 24 hours or so because folks have dug up an old clip of Erika Kirk’s late husband explaining why Nicki isn’t a good role model for young Black women.

Elsewhere during Nicki’s Q&A with Erika Kirk, she effectively denounced anyone who doesn’t believe in or likes what Donald Trump is doing for the U.S. “We’re the cool kids. The other people, they’re the others that are still just disgruntled. They are angry with themselves… In a world that doesn’t want us to think, we will think.”

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