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, 12 Jul 2026 02:23:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 Drama Kid – Song by HoodTrophy Bino https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1001768-drama-kid-hoodtrophy-bino Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1001768 Following some public issues with the likes of Chrisean Rock, HoodTrophy Bino has arrived with the new single, "Drama Kid."

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HoodTrophy Bino has certainly had his fair share of viral controversies as of late. The whole situation with Chrisean Rock is one that is still on people’s minds. However, he seems well aware of what he has gotten himself into. So much so that his latest single is called “Drama Kid.” This track is a stripped-back, introspective affair. The melodic and somber production is paired with the artist’s sung vocals, which also take a reflective tone. Overall, it’s a solid effort from the artist who continues to make music on his terms.

Release Date: July 10, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Done With Xans – Song by FattMack https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1001761-done-with-xans-fattmack Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1001761 FattMack just dropped his new track "Done With Xans," and it comes with some interesting pop punk sensibilities.

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Underground artist FattMack has been busy over the past few years. He has been grinding hard, and with MR. Did It By Hisself 3 on the horizon, he is looking to drop more music for his fans. For instance, on Friday, he dropped off the new song “Done With Xans.” Based on the title alone, you can tell that the track has a fairly admirable message. As for the song itself, there are some pop-punk sensibilities, especially with the guitar tones that appear in the track. Overall, everything comes together quite nicely, and FattMack continues to show he is someone worth listening to.

Release Date: July 10, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: MR. Did It By Hisself 3

Quotable Lyrics from Done With Xans

I wonder who would visit my grave the most if I was fuckin’ dead?
I don’t like to joke your ass, get smokеd ’bout what you fuckin’ said
I took all my L’s all by myself, and It won’t nobody there
Now I’m in anothеr country with my toes up in the fuckin’ sand

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One Sided – Song by Myles Lloyd https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1001758-one-sided-myles-lloyd Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1001758 Myles Lloyd is the latest R&B star coming out of Montreal, Quebec, and his latest song proves that he has potential.

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Coming out of Montreal, Quebec, Myles Lloyd is proving that Canada is packed with talent. The artist is looking to build his fanbase and show the full scope of his talents. Of course, it takes work to get there, but he seems to be on the right track. His latest single, “One Sided,” showcases tremendous maturity in his songwriting. From the catchy chorus to the melodic vocal lines, Myles Lloyd has a knack for crafting memorable songs. His voice is a unique one, and with Montreal’s ever-growing music scene behind him, he remains someone to watch.

Release Date: July 10, 2026

Genre: R&B

Album: N/A

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FOR REAL – Song by Midwxst https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1001755-for-real-midwxst Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1001755 Midwxst is looking to drop his new album "SOLIDTUDE IN SILENCE," but first, he has come through with the single, "FOR REAL."

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Midwxst has been steadily grinding for a few years now, and his fanbase has been growing alongside him. On Friday, the artist got one step closer to his upcoming album, Solitude In Silence. He dropped off the song “FOR REAL,” which is a solid single that shows off the artist’s melodic side. The sporadic production fits neatly within the current underground rap ethos. Meanwhile, Midwxst himself is clearly elevating his craft when it comes to the melodies and vocal hooks. We are definitely excited to hear what is next from the artist.

Release Date: July 10, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: SOLITUDE IN SILENCE

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Atomic P – Song by Jay Worthy & George Clinton https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1001671-atomic-p-jay-worthy-george-clinton Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1001671 Jay Worthy and George Clinton have teamed up for the West Coast banger, "Atomic P," with production from LNDN DRGS.

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Jay Worthy is an artist who is constantly keeping himself busy. He is consistently dropping new projects and always seems to have a steady stream of singles on the horizon. On Friday, he delivered another, “Atomic P,” with George Clinton. This is a West Coast banger with funky, catchy production from LNDN DRGS. Meanwhile, Worthy offers an equally catchy performance of his own. All of this culminates in a solid track that firmly cements Worthy as one of the most consistent artists out right now.

Release Date: July 10, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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A Collector Just Got Kanye’s Autograph On Two Grail Sneakers https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1001779-kanye-signs-collectors-sneakers-sneaker-news Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:23:30 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1001779 Kanye West signed a collector's incredibly rare Reebok S. Carter sample and Nike Air Yeezy 2 "Pure Platinum."

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Kanye West recently signed two rare sneakers for a collector. The pair included a Reebok S. Carter sample and a Nike Air Yeezy 2.

Both of the shoes now carry his signature across the upper, a huge grail. The Reebok S. Carter comes in green, brown, and yellow tones. Also asmall teddy bear graphic sits near the heel area. That detail of course ties right to Kanye’s “College Dropout” era branding.

The S. Carter line originally launched back in 2003 for Jay-Z. In 2008, Reebok created four unreleased promo samples tied to Kanye instead.

The second shoe is a Nike Air Yeezy 2 in “Pure Platinum.” That colorway was released back in 2012, and it was just before Kanye left Nike. It remains one of the more sought-after pairs from that entire lineup. Grey mesh and leather cover most of the shoe’s upper.

A glow-in-the-dark outsole remains one of its most recognizable features. Kanye signed both pairs directly onto their side panels. Photos show his signature written in black marker. These signings add real weight to two already rare pairs.

Signed Yeezy pieces rarely surface, making this one stand out further. For now, both sneakers will stay in the hands of their original collector and we can only imagine what they’re worth.

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Kanye Signs Collector’s Sneakers

Kanye’s sneaker history stretches back further than most people realize. Before Nike, he worked with Reebok on the limited S. Carter release. That collaboration produced just a small handful of pairs per colorway.

Years later, the Air Yeezy line became his most influential sneaker project. Only three colorways of the Air Yeezy 2 ever reached retail. “Pure Platinum” remains one of the most recognizable among collectors today.

Getting both pieces signed adds a personal layer most sneakers never get. Autographed pairs from Kanye are still fairly uncommon in circulation. That scarcity, paired with the shoes’ existing rarity, makes this moment stand out. For collectors, it’s a rare intersection of two very different eras.

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JAŸ-Z Brings Out Eminem To Perform “Renegade” At Yankee Stadium https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1001786-jay-z-eminem-renegade-yankee-stadium Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:18:41 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1001786 JAŸ-Z and Eminem shared the stage tonight at Yankee Stadium for night two, which featured an homage to "The Blueprint."

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JAŸ-Z is celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint tonight with a special show at Yankee Stadium. It is the kind of show that fans have been dreaming about, and so far, the artist has not disappointed.

He started the show by bringing out Slick Rick, which was a legendary moment. Videos from tonight’s event have been sparse. There has been a lack of Wifi in the stadium, which has made the show a bit more intimate compared to last night.

However, some clips have been making their way to X. The most recent involves the classic Blueprint cut “Renegade.” As it turns out, Hov was waiting to bring out Eminem for the occasion. Below, you can watch both artists deliver a phenomenal rendition of their landmark track.

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JAŸ-Z x Eminem

This is an incredible moment for all of the fans in attendance. Of course, JAŸ-Z is one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time, as is Eminem. When you put them together, you get nothing but greatness.

Last night, Hov brought out Nas. This time around, he has brought out the likes of Eminem. With a third show going down on Sunday, one has to wonder who else he plans on bringing to the stage.

This weekend has been full of surprises. From Beyoncé to Blue Ivy to Alicia Keys, the stars have come out for the legendary MC. All of New York City feels united in this moment, and it’s nice to see a legend still getting his respect from his peers.

Stay tuned to HNHH for continued coverage of JAŸ-Z’s performances at Yankee Stadium.

Read More: The 10 Sneakers We Want To See Jay-Z Collab With Next

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LeBron James Rocks Unreleased Nike Air Force 1 To Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Show https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1001773-lebron-james-victor-victor-x-nike-air-force-1-sneaker-news Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:59:17 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1001773 LeBron James wore the unreleased Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 "Yellow Zest" while attending Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium concert.

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LeBron James was spotted at Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium concert this week. He wore the upcoming Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1 ’01 “Yellow Zest.”

The pair comes from Steven Victor’s ongoing Air Force 1 collaboration series. It’s part of a wider lineup of five colorways expected this year. This yellow version uses a bold, bright leather upper throughout. A white swoosh and midsole break up the loud base color.

A small embroidered mascot logo appears near the heel area. That detail ties back to Victor Victor’s usual branding across the collection. LeBron paired the sneakers with a green floral shirt and denim. A blue bucket hat rounded out his casual look for the night.

He joined a packed guest list at Jay-Z’s opening Yankee Stadium show. Other attendees included Megan Thee Stallion, Kevin Hart, and DJ Khaled. The concert marked the first of three nights at the venue. Each show focuses on a different chapter of Jay-Z’s catalog.

This yellow Air Force 1 hasn’t received an official release date yet. Victor Wembanyama debuted the same colorway courtside about a month ago. Seeing LeBron in it now adds another notable name to that rollout. For now, it remains one of several unreleased Victor Victor pairs in circulation.

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LeBron James Wears Victor Victor Air Force 1

Victor Victor has steadily built out its Air Force 1 lineup throughout 2026. Steven Victor’s collaboration leans on bold, single-tone colorways across each release. A small mascot logo, tied to the Tosa dog emblem, appears throughout the line.

That detail has become one of the collection’s more recognizable design choices. Wembanyama wore this exact yellow pair courtside about a month before LeBron did. Seeing it resurface on someone like LeBron adds more visibility ahead of release.

None of the five planned colorways have received confirmed release dates yet. Past Victor Victor releases have leaned heavily on limited, friends-and-family style drops. That pattern makes wider public availability for this pair still uncertain for now.

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DJ Akademiks Surprisingly Praises JAŸ-Z’s Concert… With A Catch https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1001763-dj-akademiks-praises-jay-z-concert-with-a-catch Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:55:48 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1001763 DJ Akademiks' issue with JAŸ-Z and his 2026 run is the same problem he had with his Roots Picnic festival set.

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DJ Akademiks has a lot of issues with JAŸ-Z and Roc Nation, whether it’s allegations of media bias and corruption or Hov’s feud with Ak’s top dog, Drake. But even the commentator couldn’t deny Jay’s first Yankee Stadium show this weekend seemed like an amazing time, although he still has one big issue with his 2026 run.

It concerns a previous criticism: the freestyle. Last night (Friday, July 10), Jay referenced the Colin Kaepernick controversy and more in a freestyle similar to the one at his Roots Picnic set. On Twitter, Akademiks summed up his thoughts.

“Who gon tell him da truth bout these freestyles… they getting worse and they didn’t start off good to begin w,” he wrote. “Great concert. Horrible freestyle.”

DJ Akademiks expanded on this view during his livestream, as caught by Akademiks TV on Instagram.

“It’s a dope way to celebrate an album, Reasonable Doubt, which is very nostalgic at this point,” he expressed. “It looked like a banger concert… I think that freestyle s**t is done. That’s his new way of trying to put out his propaganda because Charlamagne [Tha God] doesn’t work… They come off flat, they don’t come off as masterful or artful as we know JAŸ-Z to be. It also doesn’t come across as sharp… I don’t think it’s changed a single person’s mind… This freestyle, there’s not much to talk about. It was very underwhelming. Great concert. The freestyle was inconsequential… It was worse than the first one… I’m not going to knock his ability to respond… It felt like he was responding to the likes of me… We’re being told he doesn’t care about [us].”

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DJ Akademiks’ JAŸ-Z Debate

Elsewhere, DJ Akademiks recently debated Charlamagne Tha God about JAŸ-Z, including the alleged Roc Nation ties and other controversies. Depending on how the next Yankee Stadium shows go, Ak could have a lot more to talk about and criticize.

But it seems like folks are just enjoying the concert in one way or another, as even Hov fans have their issues. Over what’s left of the weekend, the discourse will likely heat up even more.

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Joe Budden Tears Into Future’s “The Real Me”: “I Almost Deleted This Bulls**t” https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1001752-joe-budden-tears-into-future-the-real-me-almost-deleted Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:30:12 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1001752 "The Joe Budden Podcast's" other hosts were more charitable to Future's "The Real Me," but sadly for Pluto, not by much.

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Future has drawn a lot of polarized reactions to his new album The Real Me, whether for its place in his catalog or his out-of-the-box tracks on it. While most fans seem pretty mixed on the project as a whole, Joe Budden made it clear he is not a fan at all. He recently debated about the LP with his cohosts on his self-titled podcast, and they were trying to make their cases for this being a better record than Joe was giving credit to.

Of course, as caught by CY Chels on Twitter, it didn’t help that Budden began the discussion by playing “2018,” one of the most meme-ready songs Pluto has put out in the last few years. They laughed at the “King’s Dead” flow and also clowned the pop-centric cut “Hollywood.”

Parks, Ish, and Ice were among the cohosts who gave more praise to the record, or at the very least, half the tracklist. But Budden didn’t agree, saying he wouldn’t go as far to say there are “quite a few” good songs.

“I’m having fun. I did almost delete this bulls**t out my phone,” Joe said after buying the album. “But Pluto got more equity with me than that. And there were four to six songs that I really enjoyed, especially the last track. The second half of this project for me is not the worst, but it’s not the best. It sounds like Future kind of spoofing himself… Once you got to [track] 13, 14, 15… On the first half, I almost deleted that s**t.”

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The Joe Budden Podcast Reacts To Future’s The Real Me

The JBP cohosts had different takes on which half they preferred, and they went through some of their highlights like “Tank Top Pluto” and “F**k A Interview.” Still, Budden argued Fewtch “could’ve kept all this s**t. He could’ve kept every single one of these.”

Future has bigger things on his plate right now, but we imagine he’s watching the reception to The Real Me closely.

Overall, the main criticism from the JBP seemed to be the length of the tracklist, and Joe said he hated all the preceding material to the album. But he did admit hearing the project in a different context might change his mind.

Read More: Future’s Not Quite Done Being Our Toxic King

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