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 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:23:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Every Air Jordan Dropping In July 2026 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000260-every-air-jordan-dropping-in-july-2026-sneaker-news Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:22:29 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000260 Every Air Jordan releasing in July 2026, from the "True Blue" 3 to Free The Youth's debut Jordan 16 collaboration.

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July is a quieter month on the Air Jordan calendar, but quality makes up for quantity. Rather than flooding shelves with new colorways, Jordan Brand leaned into a handful of meaningful releases this time around.

The lineup includes deep cuts like the “Miro” 7, returning for the first time since 2008, and the “True Blue” 3, back after a decade away. There’s also room for something new, with Free The Youth making its Jordan Brand debut on the rarely seen Air Jordan 16.

Add in a playful comic-inspired Jordan 4 timed to Comic-Con, and July ends up being one of the more well rounded months of the year. Here’s every Air Jordan releasing this July:

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Air Jordan 4 GS “Sweet Beet”

Air Jordan
Image via Nike

The Air Jordan 4 GS “Sweet Beet” kicks off on July 2nd with a kid focused release. Deep berry leather covers the mudguard and side panels throughout.

A brighter pink mesh fills in the netting, laces, and support wings. Black denim wraps the collar and tongue, adding a different texture than usual. Blue and red eyelets sit near the collar and forefoot for added contrast.

A Jumpman in the same berry tone appears on each heel. The midsole stays sail colored, with black and pink detailing on the outsole below. This release sticks to grade school, preschool, and toddler sizing only.

Air Jordan 7 “Miro”

Miro
Image via Nike

The Air Jordan 7 “Miro” returns on July 10th, marking its first retro since 2008. The colorway pulls from Joan Miro’s Barcelona sculpture, Dona i Ocell.

White leather forms the base, paired with black nubuck across the mudguard and eyestays. Abstract shapes in red, blue, green, and yellow scatter across the panels. That colorful detailing nods to the Olympic rings and Miró’s playful, primary-toned style.

A gold “9” sits on the heel, honoring Michael Jordan’s number from the 1992 Dream Team run. Multi-colored laces and pull tabs carry the Olympic theme further up the shoe. A translucent outsole adds gold tinting along with more Miro-inspired graphics underneath.

Air Jordan 41 “Metallic Silver”

Air Jordan
Image via Sneaker Files

The Air Jordan 41 “Metallic Silver” arrives July 16th as Michael Jordan’s newest signature shoe. A woven upper and the collar give the shoe a locked-in, sock-like feel.

White covers most of the build, with black and metallic silver detailing on the heel. A small infrared 23 accent shows up near the collar for added contrast.

Inside, the shoe runs on Cushlon 3.0 foam, paired with ZoomX cushioning up front. A full-length Zoom Air Strobel assembly handles cushioning through the heel. The outsole stays translucent, letting some of that internal tech show through.

Air Jordan 16 x Free The Youth

Free The Youth
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The Free The Youth x Air Jordan 16 drops on July 17th and it marks the Ghanaian collective’s first Jordan Brand collaboration. It also gives the rarely revisited Air Jordan 16 one of its biggest moments in years.

Metallic silver leather wraps the toe box, side panels, and removable shroud. Underneath, black leather and mesh hide multicolored detailing tied to Ghana’s flag. Two interchangeable shrouds come with the release, giving the shoe two distinct looks.

One stays silver to match the upper, while the other features Tawny Eagle artwork. That eagle represents strength and freedom as Ghana’s national bird. Green accents hit the heel and tongue, alongside the Free The Youth logo throughout.

Air Jordan 3 OG “True Blue”

Image via JD Sports UK

The Air Jordan 3 OG “True Blue” returns July 18th, marking its first wide release in a decade. This colorway dates back to 1988, one of four original Air Jordan 3 makeups.

It also broke from the usual Chicago Bulls colors that defined early Jordans. White leather covers most of the upper, paired with cement grey elephant print at the toe and heel. True Blue accents show up across the eyelet panel, sockliner, and midsole.

That same shade returns to the Nike Air branding on the heel. Fire red detailing hits the tongue Jumpman for added contrast. The shoe also brings back the original MJ face box packaging from 1988.

Air Jordan 4 “Birds of Paradise”

Birds of Paradise
Image via Nike

The women’s Air Jordan 4 “Birds of Paradise” lands July 23rd, named after the tropical flower. Coconut milk leather covers most of the upper, paired with a suede mudguard.

That neutral base sets up brighter colors lower on the shoe. The outsole mixes mango and muslin tones in a semi-translucent finish. A deep purple section wraps around the toe and heel for contrast.

Metallic gold Jumpman logos sit on each heel, adding a small premium touch. Suede also shows up on the toe, tongue label, and heel tab. Packaging for the release carries the same floral theme through painted illustrations on the box.

Air Jordan 4 “Comic”

Air Jordan
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The Air Jordan 4 “Comic” closes out July on the 25th, dropping during San Diego Comic-Con. It draws inspiration from Michael Jordan’s 1985 comic-themed “Dunk” T-shirt.

Off-white leather covers most of the upper, paired with a grey suede mudguard. The top wing eyelets take on a jagged, pink “Pow” shape instead of standard cutouts. A gradient mesh panel shifts from orange to pink across the netting.

A pink Jumpman with “Flight” lettering sits below it on the tongue. At the heel, Nike Air branding gets a comic-panel look with dotted shading. The midsole stays cream and pink, finishing off the comic book theme throughout.

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StockX Just Made A Major Change To How It Sells Sneakers https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000249-stockx-enters-used-sneakers-sneaker-news Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000249 StockX has launched a new used sneaker and vintage apparel marketplace, marking a major shift for the resale platform.

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StockX is entering the used sneaker market for the first time. The platform launched a new branch called StockX Listings this week. Until now, StockX only allowed sales of new, deadstock sneakers and apparel.

Listings runs separately from StockX’s usual buy and ask system. Sellers ship items directly to buyers instead of routing through authentication first. Buyers can still pay extra to send an item through verification if they want. That setup gives buyers a choice between speed and added peace of mind.

StockX says it built new AI photo tools to speed up the listing process. Sellers can upload images and have product details filled in automatically. They also requires identity verification for anyone listing items. It looks like payments stay on hold until delivery is confirmed through tracking.

This move puts them more directly against GOAT and eBay, which of course already sell used sneakers. GOAT, in particular, has built a strong reputation around used and vintage pairs.

StockX clearly wants a piece of that same market going forward. Listings is currently live for Apple users, with wider access expected soon.

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StockX Enters Used Sneakers

StockX built its name on a stock market style trading model. Buyers and sellers set bids and asks, and a match triggers the sale. That system always required items to be brand new and unworn. Listings breaks from that rule for the first time since the platform launched in 2016.

The new section sits apart from StockX’s main marketplace pages. Items still show up alongside verified listings, but follow a different shipping process.

Sellers send products straight to buyers, skipping the usual authentication step. Optional verification remains available for buyers who want extra reassurance.

This expansion follows other recent additions, including a live auction format called StockX Live. Together, these moves suggest StockX wants to cover more of the resale market.

Used sneakers and vintage apparel represent a large, fast growing space already. By entering now, StockX is positioning itself against established used sneaker platforms.

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The Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Coals” Has A Dark Holiday Theme https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000245-nike-kobe-6-protro-coals-sneaker-news Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:06:20 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000245 The Nike Kobe 6 Protro "Coals" brings a dark, naughty-list themed colorway to the Kobe line this Christmas.

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The Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Coals” is set to release on December 25th per Sneaker Bar Detroit. The shoe plays off the old tradition of leaving coal for kids on the naughty list.

Black covers most of the textured, scale-like upper throughout. That dark base sets up the brighter green and purple accents elsewhere on the shoe.

The Swoosh shifts from venom green into purple venom across the side panel. That gradient effect also continues into a streaky, lightning-style pattern across the upper.

Also translucent outsole carries the same color shift, fading from purple to green. Together, those details keep the build dark while still adding contrast underfoot.

This isn’t the first time the Kobe 6 has leaned into an offbeat holiday theme. Kobe Bryant first wore the “Grinch” colorway on Christmas Day back in 2010. That shoe became one of the most recognized releases in the entire Kobe line. “Coals” doesn’t try to copy that look, but keeps a similar mischievous tone.

Nike has continued building out holiday themed Kobe releases in recent years. A “Reverse Grinch” version dropped back in 2023 with a different color flip. “Coals” follows that same pattern of revisiting older ideas with a new twist. The shoe arrives as part of a broader holiday lineup from Nike Basketball this year.

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Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Coals”

Nike Kobe 6
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The Kobe 6 first released in 2010 and quickly became known for its low-cut build. Its scale-covered upper drew a direct line to Bryant’s “Black Mamba” persona. That textured look has carried through nearly every retro since. “Coals” keeps that same scale pattern as its base.

This colorway adds a streaky, almost scattered print across the black upper. That detail is meant to resemble pieces of coal scattered across the shoe. Green and purple accents break up the darker tones without overwhelming the overall look. The outsole’s color shift adds one more layer of detail underfoot.

Nike has used the Kobe 6 for holiday storytelling more than once. “Grinch” set that tone back in 2010, and later releases have built on it. “Coals” continues that same idea with a heavier, more shadowy color story. It fits into a wider pattern of narrative driven holiday releases from the brand.

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Cardi B Delivers Fiery Performance At The BET Awards: Watch https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000238-cardi-b-bet-awards-performance Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:28:36 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000238 Cardi B performed a medley of songs at the BET Awards on Sunday night, and she brought the house down in the process.

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Cardi B remains one of the biggest artists in hip-hop. While she has proven to be polarizing at times, you can’t deny the impact she has had. Furthermore, with her album Am I The Drama?, she was able to deliver a plethora of hit songs.

On Sunday, she got to perform some of those hits at the BET Awards. The awards show is currently going down in Los Angeles, and there has been lots of fanfare. This is especially true with Druski hosting the show.

Following Teyana Taylor’s Icon Award, presented by Janet Jackson, Cardi B brought the house down with a well-timed melody. As you will see below, the artist performed “Errtime,” “Hello,” “Check Please,” & “Pretty & Petty” during this medley.

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Cardi B At The BET Awards

Cardi B’s performance is just one of many this evening. Rick Ross, Max B, French Montana, Don Toliver, Raye, Kehlani, and a plethora of other major artists are performing songs this evening. The BET Awards always bring forth some major performances, and the 2026 edition is clearly no different.

So far, only two awards have been given out. For instance, we know that the Best Male R&B/Pop Artist is Leon Thomas. Furthermore, on the women’s side, Kehlani has won the award. Given the output these artists have given us lately, this is certainly the correct decision.

Stay tuned to HNHH as we will continue to bring you updates from tonight’s BET Awards.

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Kevin Durant Just Revealed Several Unreleased KD 19 Colorways https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000220-kevin-durant-shows-nike-kd-19-colorways-sneaker-news Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:26:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000220 Kevin Durant recently showed off several Nike KD 19 colorways together, giving fans a wider look at his growing sneaker lineup.

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Kevin Durant recently showed off several Nike KD 19 colorways together. Photos shared online show seven different pairs lined up side by side.

Each shoe sticks to one dominant color throughout the build. That includes orange, black, green, gold, red, and purple versions.

The KD 19 marks Durant’s 19th signature shoe with Nike Basketball. It introduces a new low-cut design inspired by early 2000s basketball silhouettes. A sharp, dagger-shaped panel runs across the upper on each colorway. That detail ties back to Durant’s “Slim Reaper” nickname from around the league.

Several of these colorways already have confirmed names and release windows. The orange pair lines up with the “Safety Orange” colorway worn during March Madness coverage.

Other shades, like purple and gold, tie into Durant’s ongoing collaboration with Drake’s NOCTA label. Most colorways keep a single shade across the upper, midsole, and outsole.

Durant has worn several KD 19 colorways already this season with the Rockets. He’s switched pairs frequently, similar to his rotation during last year’s KD 18 run.

With more colorways still set to release, this lineup likely isn’t complete. Showing them together gives fans an early sense of the full collection.

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Kevin Durant Shows Nike KD 19 Colorways

The Nike KD 19 introduces a noticeably different shape than recent Durant signature shoes. Its dagger-shaped panel comes from a molding process.

That construction also handles heel and midfoot lockdown for added support. Inside, a full-length Zoom Strobel unit returns for cushioning.

Color stays simple across most KD 19 releases so far. Each pair leans on one dominant shade, rather than mixing several tones together. That includes the orange, red, and purple versions shown in this latest lineup. The approach lets the shoe’s shape stand out more than its color blocking.

Durant’s NOCTA collaboration adds another layer to the KD 19 rollout. Those pairs include both a purple and an orange colorway tied to Drake’s label.

Apparel releases are expected alongside those drops as well. Together, these releases continue building out one of Durant’s most varied signature lines yet.

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DJ Akademiks Is Not Confident In Lil Durk Or Pooh Shiesty’s Criminal Cases https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000225-dj-akademiks-not-confident-lil-durk-pooh-shiesty-cases Sun, 28 Jun 2026 22:02:22 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000225 DJ Akademiks theorized Lil Durk may have informants to deal with, and he also commented on the alleged evidence against Pooh Shiesty.

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DJ Akademiks’ hot takes on the hip-hop world have been quite controversial sometimes, especially when it comes to his coverage of criminal hip-hop stories. He’s not making “War In Chiraq” videos anymore, so his content has evolved to be more free-form in that sense. Regardless, the commentator still talks about these matters often, and two of the biggest cases right now are Lil Durk facing trial for alleged murder-for-hire and Pooh Shiesty facing trial for allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane.

DJ Akademiks TV shared recent stream highlights from him in which he discusses both cases. As for Smurk, Ak gave updates on what’s going on with Durk’s new charges, theorizing that one of the codefendants in Durk’s case is now cooperating in the case. The codefendant is Kavon London Grant, also known as Vonnie.

Akademiks claimed Grant has reportedly been severed as a codefendant, which prompted these snitching rumors. He also claimed Grant was one of the people the Chicago rapper allegedly told about the alleged plan to murder Quando Rondo. We will see if official court updates match up with this in the future.

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Lil Durk & Pooh Shiesty’s Trials

As for Pooh Shiesty, DJ Akademiks reacted to the alleged evidence against him in the Gucci Mane case. “Y’all know me, I love some Pooh Shiesty,” he expressed. “This is the dumbest s**t I’ve ever seen. I can’t wait to talk about it… The text messages are wild. None of this s**t’s AI. I wish it was AI. They got the cellphone video. Remember I was saying they don’t have the video, so he could beat it, Gucci got to double down on the snitching? I ain’t gon’ lie to you, man. That’s the clearest cellphone video I’ve ever seen, bro… They can’t put a video in paperwork. But they have screenshots of the video. And the screenshots are legit. Shiesty’s done for that.”

Akademiks may be a media star, but he’s not a lawyer. So we’ll see how this all pans out, although many folks share his pessimistic sentiments concerning these artists’ chances at freedom.

Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial recently got a key update. Several of his codefendants are trying to sever themselves from The Voice’s trial, arguing they have nothing to do with murders in the case.

On the other hand, Pooh Shiesty was accused of an inappropriate relationship with his house arrest supervisor, which prosecutors claim led to the alleged Guwop robbery. Federal authorities recently released new alleged evidence against him as he continues to seek bond.

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People Are Using Flashlights To Crack Nike’s Kobe Mystery Boxes https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000215-fans-use-flashlight-kobe-mystery-box-sneaker-news Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:51:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000215 Fans have discovered an innovative flashlight trick that reveals which colorway sits inside Nike's Kobe mystery bags.

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Fans have found a way to peek inside the Kobe 4 Protro Draft Day Pack mystery bags. Shining a flashlight through the gold wrapping reveals the shoe inside.

Buyers have shared clips online showing the trick in action. The method appears to work because of how thin the wrapping material is.

Nike released this pack to mark 30 years since Kobe Bryant’s 1996 NBA Draft. The collection includes 14 total colorways, each sealed inside matching gold packaging. Thirteen pairs represent teams that passed on drafting Bryant that year. A 14th pair, done in Lakers gold, completes the full set.

Most colorways start with a white leather upper hiding a second color underneath. Wearing down the leather reveals each team’s primary color over time. The flashlight trick lets buyers guess the colorway without damaging the shoe. That makes it useful for anyone hoping to land a specific team pair.

Mystery box style releases have grown more common across sneakers recently. Nike borrowed the format from trends popularized by collectible toy lines.

Buyers won’t know their exact pair until they open the packaging themselves. For now, the flashlight method offers a workaround.

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Kobe Bryant Mystery Box

The Kobe 4 Protro Draft Day Pack ties directly into Bryant’s draft history. Thirteen colorways represent the teams that picked before the Lakers selected him. The Charlotte Hornets are also included, since they originally held his draft rights. A 14th colorway, done in gold, represents the Lakers themselves.

Each white based pair hides a second color underneath the leather upper. Scuffing or sanding the surface slowly reveals that hidden team color. That design adds a layer of interaction beyond just opening the box. Combined with the blind packaging, it turns the release into more of an experience.

The flashlight trick taps into that same curiosity from a different angle. Shining light through the thin gold wrapping reveals enough to identify some pairs. It doesn’t damage the shoe, making it a safer option than scuffing leather early. For collectors chasing specific colorways, that small workaround has already proven useful.

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Nicki Minaj On Elon Musk’s Birthday: “Thank You For Saving Free Speech” https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000208-nicki-minaj-elon-musk-birthday-thank-you-saving-free-speech Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:21:41 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000208 Nicki Minaj recently visited Elon Musk's Starbase for a SpaceX launch event, which ruffled some of the Barbz' feathers.

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The world’s first trillionaire, Elon Musk, has had a controversial handling of free speech and hate speech on Twitter, or as it’s now known, X. Some feel like his absolutist approach is righteous, whereas others think it’s biased towards sharing more regressive ideals from more conservative or right-wing spaces. Speaking of right-wing spaces, Nicki Minaj, who has recently drawn fire for her support of the current United States administration, took to Twitter to wish Musk a happy 55th birthday.

“Thank you for saving free speech, Elon. Happy Birthday. Love always. From Gag City & the Barbz!” she wrote earlier today (Sunday, June 28). Nicki also featured a picture of her with the SpaceX tycoon, which some fans theorized may be AI.

Nicki Minaj has previously praised Elon Musk, paying a visit to his Starbase facility in Texas for a SpaceX Starship launch event. “Major shoutout to Elon. Thank you for everything that you’re doing for humanity,” she said during the visit.

While some folks immediately connected this to Minaj’s embrace of Donald Trump, it’s important to note how Trump and Elon have an on-and-off-again dynamic. So maybe her support of Musk has nothing to do with her right-wing pivots. Still, some Barbz would rather not see trillionaire endorsements, especially given their Queen’s criticisms of folks like Jay-Z.

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Nicki Minaj’s Message To Elon Musk

Regardless, it’s clear Minaj won’t back down from her support of the right side of the U.S. political aisle. It already landed her in a lot of hot water, but most of the backlash from former hardcore fans seems to have settled into acceptance and moving on.

What’s funny is that Nicki Minaj has joked about Elon Musk’s Twitter handlings before. She specifically joked back in 2023 about how she would deal with the post limits he incorporated, using them all to promote the Lil Uzi Vert project Pink Tape that she had a feature on.

Elsewhere, Nicki Minaj’s political comments aren’t all about Trump or his circle. Far from it, in fact. She recently theorized that the Illuminati may be real, arguing she doesn’t know if it’s a secret society against her or just a few powerful individuals. But when it comes to powerful individuals, at least Nicki is happy to be in Elon Musk’s corner.

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Air Jordan 6 “Carmine” To Officially Feature Nike Air Heel https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1000211-air-jordan-6-carmine-sneaker-news-3 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:15:58 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1000211 The Air Jordan 6 "Carmine" returns in 2027 and it's confirmed that it will feature Nike Air branding back on the heel.

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The Air Jordan 6 “Carmine” is officially returning on March 13, 2027 per zSneakerHeadz. New images confirm the shoe will feature Nike Air branding on the heel. That detail first came back in 2021 after years of using a Jumpman logo instead. This release keeps that same OG accurate approach going forward.

White leather covers most of the upper, paired with red overlays. That split look has defined the colorway since its original 1991 release.

Black detailing shows up on the tongue, liner, and parts of the midsole. The outsole stays translucent, a detail added back in 2014 to prevent yellowing over time.

Michael Jordan first wore this colorway during his Ring Night ceremony in 1991. That event marked the start of his first championship season with the Bulls.

Since then, the colorway has returned a handful of times, roughly every six years. This marks the shortest gap yet between releases, following its last drop in 2021.

The shoe is expected to release in full family sizing once again. That typically means better availability compared to more limited drops. Given its history, demand should stay strong once the release date gets closer. For now, the Nike Air branding remains the biggest confirmed detail so far.

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Air Jordan 6 “Carmine”

The Air Jordan 6 first released in 1991, designed by Tinker Hatfield. “Carmine” stood out immediately for breaking from the model’s earlier infrared colorways. Instead of one dominant shade, it split the upper between white and red. That contrast became one of the most recognized looks in the Jordan 6 line.

The colorway first retroed in 2008 as part of the Countdown Pack. A second version followed in 2014, which swapped the heel branding for a Jumpman logo. Many fans saw that change as a step away from the original design. The 2021 retro corrected that, bringing Nike Air branding back for the first time since 1991.

This new version continues that same direction heading into 2027. Expect the same translucent outsole and cross strap lace lock from recent releases. Quality control was a common complaint with the 2021 pair. Many fans are hoping this version offers a cleaner build overall.

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BET Awards 2026: Full List Of Winners https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/999664-bet-awards-2026-winners Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=999664 The 2026 BET Awards winners are being announced tonight during a ceremony to be held a the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

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Tonight, the BET Awards are set to take place in Los Angeles. The night will be paying homage to some of the most talented musicians, actors, comedians, and creatives in the world. Overall, it is going to be a night packed with major performances, and the excitement is palpable. However, everyone will be laser-focused on the categories and who the winners will be. Regardless, just being nominated showcases that you are at the top of your profession.

“All of our nominees represent the very best of Black culture across music, film, sports, and beyond, and with the introduction of the Fashion Vanguard Award and the Pulse Award, we’re proud to honor even more of the ways our culture continues to show up and evolve,” Connie Orlando, EVP, specials, music programming & music strategy at BET, explained in a statement.

You can find all of the winners below. The winner in each category is highlighted by bold text.

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Music Categories

Album of the Year

AM I THE DRAMA? — Cardi B

DON’T TAP THE GLASS — Tyler, the Creator

everything is a lot. — Wale

HEARTS SOLD SEPARATELY — Mariah the Scientist

WINNER: Let God Sort Em Out — Clipse

MUTT Deluxe: HEEL — Leon Thomas

The Fall-Off — J. Cole

The Romantic — Bruno Mars

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Ari Lennox

Coco Jones

Ella Mai

Jill Scott

WINNER: Kehlani

Mariah the Scientist

Olivia Dean

SZA

Tems

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

Brent Faiyaz

Bruno Mars

Bryson Tiller

Chris Brown

Durand Bernarr

GIVĒON

WINNER: Leon Thomas

October London

Usher

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

WINNER: Cardi B

Coi Leray

Doechii

Doja Cat

GloRilla

Latto

Megan Thee Stallion

Monaleo

YK Niece

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

A$AP Rocky

Baby Keem

BigXthaPlug

DaBaby

Don Toliver

Drake

J. Cole

WINNER: Kendrick Lamar

T.I.

Best Group

41

WINNER: Clipse

De La Soul

FLO

French Montana & Max B

Metro Boomin & DJ Spinz

Nas & DJ Premier

Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon

Wizkid & Asake

Best Collaboration

WINNER: “Chains & Whips” — Clipse & Kendrick Lamar

“Errtime Remix” — Cardi B feat. Jeezy & Latto

“Go Girl” — Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat

“Good Flirts” — Baby Keem feat. Kendrick Lamar & Momo Boyd

“Is It a Crime” — Mariah the Scientist & Kali Uchis

“It Depends (The Remix)” — Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller & Usher

“Take Me Thru Dere” — Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece & DJ Spinz

“wgft” — Gunna feat. Burna Boy

Best New Artist

Belly Gang Kushington

DESTIN CONRAD

JayDon

kwn

Miles Minnick

Monaleo

WINNER: Olivia Dean

RAYE

Trap Dickey

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

“Able” — Kirk Franklin

“ABLE (REMIX)” — Darrel Walls, PJ Morton & Kim Burrell

“All to Thee” — BeBe Winans

“Already Good (Tasha Slide)” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard

“At the Cross” — CeCe Winans

“Church” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard & John Legend

“Do It Again” — Kirk Franklin

WINNER: “Headphones” — Lecrae, Killer Mike & T.I.

BET Her

“Already Good (Tasha Slide)” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard

“Be Great” — Jill Scott feat. Trombone Shorty

“Beautiful People” — Jill Scott

“First” — Tems

WINNER: “girl, get up.” — Doechii feat. SZA

“Go Girl” — Summer Walker feat. Latto & Doja Cat

“Gorgeous” — Doja Cat

“Lady Lady” — Olivia Dean

Viewers’ Choice

WINNER: “Burning Blue” — Mariah the Scientist

“Chains & Whips” — Clipse feat. Kendrick Lamar

“Chanel” — Tyla

“Folded” — Kehlani

“I Just Might” — Bruno Mars

“It Depends” — Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller

“Man I Need” — Olivia Dean

“Outside” — Cardi B

“Raindance” — Dave & Tems

“Take Me Thru Dere” — Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece & DJ Spinz

Video of the Year

“100” — Ella Mai

“Anxiety” — Doechii

“Burning Blue” — Mariah the Scientist

“Chanel” — Tyla

“Escape Room (Short Film)” — Teyana Taylor

WINNER: “Folded” — Kehlani

“LET ‘EM KNOW” — T.I.

“luther” — Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Video Director of the Year

A$AP Rocky & Dan Streit

Anderson .Paak

Benny Boom

Cactus Jack

Cardi B & Patientce Foster

Cole Bennett

Director X

Hype Williams

WINNER: Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor

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General Categories

The Fashion Vanguard Award (New)

A$AP Rocky

Bad Bunny

Beyoncé

Cardi B

Colman Domingo

Doechii

Rihanna

WINNER: Teyana Taylor

Zendaya

The Pulse Award (New)

85 South Show

Baby, This Is Keke Palmer

Charlamagne Tha God

Don Lemon

WINNER: Druski

It Is What It Is

Joe and Jada

On the Radar

R&B Money Podcast

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TV & Movie Categories

Best Movie

Highest 2 Lowest

Him

Number One on the Call Sheet

One Battle After Another

Relationship Goals

Ruth & Boaz

WINNER: Sinners

Wicked: For Good

Best Actress

Angela Bassett

Ayo Edebiri

Chase Infiniti

Coco Jones

Cynthia Erivo

Keke Palmer

Quinta Brunson

Regina Hall

WINNER: Teyana Taylor

Best Actor

Aaron Pierre

Aldis Hodge

Anthony Mackie

Colman Domingo

Damson Idris

Delroy Lindo

Denzel Washington

WINNER: Michael B. Jordan

Sterling K. Brown

YoungStars Award

Daria Johns

Graceyn “Gracie” Hollingsworth

Heiress Harris

WINNER: Jazzy’s World TV

Lela Hoffmeister

North West

Thaddeus J. Mixson

VanVan

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Sports Categories

Sportswoman of the Year Award

WINNER: A’ja Wilson — Basketball

Angel Reese — Basketball

Claressa Shields — Boxing

Coco Gauff — Tennis

Flau’jae Johnson — Basketball

Gabby Thomas — Track & Field

Jordan Chiles — Gymnastics

Naomi Osaka — Tennis

Sha’Carri Richardson — Track & Field

Sportsman of the Year Award

Aaron Judge — Baseball

Anthony Edwards — Basketball

Caleb Williams — Football

WINNER: Jalen Brunson — Basketball

Jalen Hurts — Football

LeBron James — Basketball

Shedeur Sanders — Football

Stephen Curry — Basketball

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