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 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:31:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Dr. Dre’s New Girlfriend Michelle Saniei Confirms The Status Of Their Relationship https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/998764-dr-dre-michelle-saniei-relationship Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:31:30 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=998764 After being photographed together in April, Michelle Saniei has confirmed what fans already suspected about Dr. Dre.

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Dr. Dre’s relationship status was put into question just a couple of months ago when he was spotted on a date with reality TV star Michelle Saniei. The 61-year-old music mogul finalized his divorce from Nicole Young about five years ago. Since that time, he has mostly kept a low profile when it comes to romantic partners.

However, the paparazzi finally caught him on a date, and it elicited some questions about just how serious he and Saniei are. Well, on Tuesday, Saniei spoke to PEOPLE, where she offered up some insight on her man.

“We’re spending time together, and we love being in each other’s company,” Saniei explained.

The two reportedly met thanks to a mutual friend. Despite Saniei’s recent admission, she and Dr. Dre are still hoping to keep things private at this time. For now, they are still in the early stages of their relationship.

“For now we’re just keeping everything super private. I’m just living my life,” Saniei continued.

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Who Is Michelle Saniei?

Michelle Saniei is a 37-year-old reality TV star who was most recently on the Bravo show, The Valley. She was previously married to a man named Jesse Lally, although the two finalized their divorce in 2025.

Saniei and Lally first got married in 2018 and eventually had a daughter, who is now six years old. Following the divorce, the reality TV star was linked to Aaron Nosler before eventually being spotted with Dr. Dre.

Professionally, Saniei is a luxury real estate agent in Los Angeles.

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T.I. Confirms The Release Date For His Final Album “Kill The King” https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/998761-ti-kill-the-king-release-date Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:19:13 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=998761 T.I. is looking to drop off "Kill The King" later this month, and it just so happens to be the final album of his career.

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T.I. is a legend through and through. He is one of the forefathers of trap music and is responsible for some of hip-hop’s biggest hits. Not to mention, he continues to deliver quality tracks well into his career.

His song “Let Em Know” has become a viral sensation this year. Meanwhile, songs like “Trauma Bond” and “MR HIM” showcase his ability to keep up with the times. As it turns out, all of these singles are in service of his upcoming project, Kill The King. This will be T.I.’s final album, and he is looking to make it a special endeavor.

This will be a bittersweet moment for the artist. Dropping your final album is no easy task. It comes with a lot of pressure and also some anxiety. After decades of success in the rap game, it can be difficult to transition into other endeavors.

However, T.I. is ready for that transition. On Tuesday night, he confirmed that his new album is going to be released on June 26.

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Kill The King Release Date

This release date is exactly 10 days from now. The album will drop on New Music Friday, and we’re sure hip-hop fans will be prioritizing this project above the rest. After all, it’s not every week that you get a legend’s retirement album.

T.I. and his sons King and Domani will be going on tour this Summer. “The King Succession Tour” will be a way for the artist to pass the torch to his kids. It is going to be an exceptionally cool moment, and it is no surprise that fans are excited to see it go down.

Over the coming days, it is likely that T.I. will provide fans with the tracklist and features. Stay tuned to HNHH, as we will keep you updated when that happens.

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Mystikal Receives 20 Years In Prison For Rape Following Guilty Plea https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/998743-mystikal-20-year-prison-sentence Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:06:45 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=998743 Mystikal pleaded guilty to rape back in March, and on Tuesday, he was officially hit with a whopping 20-year prison sentence.

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Mystikal’s fate was decided on Tuesday in Louisianna as a judge gave the Grammy-nominated rapper was sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape. Prior to yesterday’s sentencing, the artist had pleaded guilty to third-degree rape back in March.

However, prior to his sentencing, Mystikal made a last-minute attempt to have his guilty plea stricken from the record. The rapper said he “did not have sufficient opportunity to fully consider the consequences,” according to CNN.

In the end, the judge decided not to honour his request. Instead, the rapper’s victim got to address the court, revealing the full extent of her allegations. She explained how the artist had pulled her braids, punched her, choked her, and raped her as well.

Mystikal responded to his victim, saying “If I did that to you, I deserve the max sentence.” In the end, the judge took him up on that offer, giving him 20 years, which was the recommended maximum sentence following the plea deal.

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Mystikal Receives Prison Sentence

The rapper had been arrested for the crime back in 2022, and was being held at the Ascension Parish Jail without bond. Now, he will be going to prison for the next 15 to 20 years, depending on how the courts calculate his time served.

This is not the first time that Mystikal has been convicted and sentenced for a sex-related crime. In 2003, the artist received a six-year prison sentence for sexual battery. He pleaded guilty in that case as well.

According to CNN, Mystika refused to comment on his sentencing. His lawyers also denied to comment on the conclusion of the case.

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SUM OFF MY CHEST – Song by Cochise https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/998685-sum-off-my-chest Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=998685 Cochise is looking to showcase his freestyling skills with a 14-minute new song called "SUM OFF MY CHEST."

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Cochise is a big New York Knicks fan, and after the team won the championship, he was feeling himself. So much so that he decided to drop off a new 14-minute song called “SUM OFF MY CHEST.” The song has some ethereal production to it, while the artist uses his signature voice to create a never-ending track. While some may check out after a few minutes, there are certainly some fans out there who will give all 14 minutes a listen. It’s a cool concept, and one that comes just days ahead of the release of his upcoming album, TRENCH TOWN.

Release Date: June 16, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Pharrell And Adidas Are Dropping The Jellyfish Sneakers In “Triple White” https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/998643-pharrell-x-adidas-jellyfish-triple-white-sneaker-news Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:54:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=998643 Pharrell Williams and Adidas are releasing the Jellyfish in a white colorway following a limited pop-up drop in Chicago earlier this month.

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The Adidas Jellyfish is Pharrell Williams’ latest collaboration with Adidas, first unveiled at Paris Fashion Week in March 2025. The shoe has released in several colorways since then, and now a white version is on the way.

Pharrell and Adidas debuted the white Jellyfish through a pop-up box truck release in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. The wider release is currently expected to arrive on July 15th, 2026.

The “Triple White” features a mostly white build with subtle cream accents throughout. The tonal approach lets the shoe’s unusual shape do most of the talking.

White covers the layered upper, oversized panels, and the extended framework running around the sides. It is one of the simpler colorways in the Jellyfish lineup, but the silhouette itself stays the same.

The Jellyfish reimagines the Adidas Adistar Cushion from 2005, amplifying it with a heavy TPU construction and an exaggeratedly chunky and wide build that measures nearly six inches across in most sizes.

The model has moved quickly since its first drop. Also the Chicago drop gave a small group early access before the broader release later this month.

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Pharrell x Adidas Jellyfish Sneakers

The Jellyfish has built its reputation partly through how it releases. The shoe has never sat in a store for long, and many drops have moved through raffles and limited in-person events rather than standard retail.

The Chicago box truck release followed that same pattern. Pharrell debuted the white pair through a raffle for shoppers near the Adidas Wicker Park location. Additionally, the white colorway includes cream additions to the molded rubber overlays and the usual glow-in-the-dark segments carried over from earlier versions.

The “Triple White” joins a lineup that already includes olive, grey, black, and blue options. Tonal finishes have already become a regular part of the model’s lineup, and the white version pushes that idea to its simplest point.

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SGA Officially Rejoins Nike After 6 Years With Converse https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/998753-shai-gilgeous-alexander-signs-back-with-nike-sneaker-news Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:17:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=998753 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially joined the Nike Basketball signature family after spending six years at Converse.

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After six years with Converse, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making the move to Nike. Nike officially added him as a signature Swoosh athlete, confirmed on June 16th.

SGA played in Nike during his time at the University of Kentucky and his earlier days in the NBA before signing to Nike-owned Converse in 2020. He spent those six years building toward a signature shoe.

His signature shoe, the Shai 001, was unveiled in February 2025 during All-Star weekend. By 2026, he had already paired the sneaker with an NBA Championship, Finals MVP, and a second MVP award.

Nike spoke briefly about the deal after confirming it. The brand said it was excited to build on Shai’s impact with Converse as one of the most creative leaders in the game. The move puts him alongside a roster that includes LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and others.

There is no timeline yet for when Shai’s Nike shoe will be unveiled. There is also no word yet on whether the next model will carry Converse or Nike branding.

The switch keeps him within the same corporate family since Nike owns Converse. Moving from one Nike brand to another is still an incredibly rare occurrence. Dwyane Wade made a similar jump from Converse to Jordan Brand back in 2009

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SGA Signs Back With Nike

SGA originally signed his endorsement deal with Converse in July 2020 as part of their rebrand. He quickly became the face of Converse Basketball and helped grow the brand’s profile in the NBA.

In 2024, he re-signed with Converse and received a promotion to Creative Director of Basketball. That deal also made him a full signature athlete.

The Shai 001 followed soon after and covered a lot of ground quickly. Colorways paid tribute to all aspects of SGA’s life, and some, like the “Butter” colorway, resold for multiple times the original price.

Before officially confirming the Nike deal, SGA posted a cryptic Instagram clip of his personal logo spinning rapidly, which appeared to morph into two vertical Nike swooshes. That teaser got plenty of attention before Nike made it official later that day.

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OG Anunoby Officially Receiving A Skechers Signature Sneaker https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/998748-og-anunoby-skechers-signature-sneaker-news Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:48:31 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=998748 Skechers has confirmed a signature shoe is in development for OG Anunoby following his NBA championship run with the Knicks.

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Skechers confirmed that OG Anunoby is getting his own signature shoe with the brand. The announcement came shortly after Anunoby became the first Skechers athlete to play in the NBA Finals and helped the New York Knicks win their first championship in 53 years.

Anunoby signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Skechers in July 2025. His shoes became a talking point throughout the postseason. He wore the SKX Nexus in a blue, black, and white colorway during the series-clinching win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Things got even more attention during the Finals. Anunoby capped off the biggest comeback in the history of the NBA Finals in Game 4 by tipping in the winning shot with 1.2 seconds left. He did it in a pair of PE Skechers.

Skechers president Michael Greenberg confirmed that a signature shoe is currently in the design process. He did not share a release window or specific details yet. This will mark the second signature athlete for Skechers Basketball, with Joel Embiid leading the charge for the brand with his Skechers SKX JE 1, which hit shelves in December 2025.

Anunoby spoke positively about his time with the brand so far. He said he feels like part of the family after only a year together and that the brand puts care into building footwear that meets his needs. The signature shoe does not have a confirmed release date at this time.

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OG Anunoby x Skechers

Anunoby started exclusively wearing Skechers in February 2025, even before officially joining the brand. His posterizing dunk in the playoffs first put eyes on the SKX Reign. Then the Finals pushed things further.

Ahead of Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, Skechers revealed the “Foreman” SKX Reign, a player-exclusive style inspired by Timberland work boots. The Foreman features a wheat-colored upper, two-tone boot laces woven into the shoe, and a gum rubber outsole.

Skechers built it as a nod to New York City. For Game 4, Anunoby switched to the “NYC Blue” SKX Nexus, a blue and orange colorway with his “OG” logo on the tongue. Skechers confirmed that colorway will not release to the public.

As for the signature model, it is likely we will see the model in 2027 or even possibly 2028.

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North West & Molly Santana Announce Co-Headlining Tour https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/998738-north-west-molly-santana-tour Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:31:27 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=998738 North West and Molly Santana are going on tour together in August, and will be traveling all throughout North America.

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North West recently released her first EP, while Molly Santana just got done collaborating with Drake. Both artists find themselves within the rage rap subgenre, and now, they are on the cusp of joining forces.

Today, it was announced that Molly Santana and North West would be going on tour together this August. This is the Kimokawaii Tour, and it is slated to begin on August 5 and end on August 27.

The duo will begin their journey in Dallas, and they will finish off the tour in Los Angeles. There will be one show outside of the United States, with a Toronto date taking place on August 17.

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MOLLY X NORTH KIMOKAWAII TOUR

Image via Press Release

Molly Santana & North West Tour Dates:

  • Wednesday, August 5 – Dallas, TX
  • Thursday, August 6 – Houston, TX
  • Saturday, August 8 – Atlanta, GA
  • Monday, August 10 – Silver Spring, MD
  • Wednesday, August 12 – Philadelphia, PA
  • Thursday, August 13 – New York City – NYC
  • Saturday, August 15 – Boston, MA
  • Monday, August 17 – Toronto, ON
  • Tuesday, August 18 – Royal Oak, MI
  • Wednesday, August 19 – Chicago, IL
  • Friday, August 21 – Boulder, CO
  • Sunday, August 23 – Phoenix, AZ
  • Tuesday, August 25 – San Francisco, CA
  • Thursday, August 27 – Los Angeles, CA

How To Cop Tickets

Presale officially begins tomorrow, Wednesday, June 17th, at 10 AM local time. Additionally, all tickets are on sale Friday, June 19th, at 10 AM local as well.

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Eve Delivers A Phenomenal Tiny Desk Performance https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/998735-eve-tiny-desk-performance Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:48:12 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=998735 Eve appeared on NPR's Tiny Desk today as the famous publication pays homage to BET's influence for Black Music Month.

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Let There Be Eve and Scorpion are classic albums in their own right. If you are an Eve fan, you probably have fond memories of these albums, which have endured for decades at this point.

While Eve hasn’t always been active musically, she remained an essential influence in hip-hop. When NPR announced that its Black Music Month performances would be inspired by the influence of BET, it was clear that Eve needed to be included, by any means necessary.

Well, today, NPR and Eve blessed us with a Tiny Desk concert for the ages. Throughout the 22-minute run time of the performance, Eve gave us seven songs, many of which were some of her biggest hits.

The band arrangements were fresh, while Eve delivered sensational performance after sensational performance. She seemed to be having some fun while performing, and that shone through the screen.

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Eve For NPR Tiny Desk

Eve’s Tiny Desk Setlist:

  • “Satisfaction”
  • “What Ya Want”
  • “Gotta Man”
  • “Gangsta Lovin’ ”
  • “Let Me Blow Ya Mind”
  • “Tambourine”
  • “Who’s That Girl”

In the comments section on YouTube, the feedback was overwhelmingly positive, as fans remarked about just how underrated Eve truly is. “Man EVE is NOT mentioned in the best female MCs enough for me. She still got it,” one commenter wrote. “I’m taking Eve over all of these new female rappers,” said another.

It is always good to see artists get their flowers. Eve is someone who has been left out of some very important conversations, although this Tiny Desk concert should change that immediately.\

NPR Tiny Desk has been killing it this month. Jill Scott, Floetry, and Joe have been among some of the performers so far, and they have all done a fantastic job. We highly encourage you to check those out as well.

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Dame Dash Previews Jay-Z And Cam’ron Diss Track, But Fans Aren’t Feeling It https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/998732-dame-dash-diss-track-camron-jay-z Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:04:23 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=998732 Dame Dash is waging war against Cam'ron and Jay-Z, although fans aren't feeling the new diss track he previewed.

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Dame Dash has made his feelings towards Jay-Z and Cam’ron crystal clear. To be fair, Cam and Hov have made their feelings towards Dame crystal clear as well. Simply put, they don’t like each other very much.

Cam’ron has been consistently clowning on Dame Dash on social media and on his show, It Is What It Is. Furthermore, Hov’s recent Roots Picnic performance also poked fun at the music mogul. Simply put, Dame Dash is being attacked from all sides, and now, he is looking to clap back.

On Monday, he took to Instagram with a preview of a new diss track aimed at Hov and Cam. The song is a collaboration with his artist Nicky Licky. Unfortunately, for Dame, this new song, which is called “Cheap Teeth,” is not being well-received right now.

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Dame Dash Takes Shots At His Enemies

In fact, Cam’ron, who hasn’t been blocked by Dame Dash, took to the comments section, where he had some hilarious comments about the preview. Clearly, Cam isn’t impressed, and neither are the fans who had similarly negative things to say.

All jokes aside, I really have second hand embarrassment, “Cam wrote. “This is sad, im sorry everyone that he turned out like this. We’re gonna do a case study to see what happened to him. This might be a “get out” situation.”

The concept of a case study being done on Dame Dash is pretty hilarious. It just goes to show that on top of being a rapper and sports analyst, Cam’ron is a comedian as well. Whether or not this new track ever sees the light of day, still remains to be seen.

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