Now, it is being confirmed by Jhené Aiko herself that a Kendrick Lamar verse is being released on Friday. Yesterday, Aiko revealed that her first album in six years, Westside Whimsy, would be coming out on September 11. Today, she delivered the tracklist, and it was here that fans were told about Lamar’s feature on the song “So Good.”

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Kendrick Lamar x Jhené Aiko

Of course, this is an incredibly interesting prospect. Kendrick Lamar always delivers quality features on R&B records, and we have no reason to believe that won’t also be the case on this Aiko collab.

As for the rest of the album, there are 20 songs in total. Furthermore, there are features from Ab-Soul, Tyga, Larry June, and OHMA. Of course, the Kendrick Lamar feature stands out as the one everyone will be rushing to listen to.

That said, the Larry June verse should be fire, especially given he and Aiko’s newfound relationship. We are also eager to hear what Ab-Soul has to say on the record.

After a boring New Music Friday during Labor Day Weekend, we appear to be back in the swing of things. Aiko is dropping alongside a plethora of other dope artists, and we are looking forward to listening to these projects.

Let us know your expectations for the Aiko album and the ensuing Kendrick Lamar collab in the comments down below.

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She explained that she felt “on edge all the time” when the two were together. The couple parted ways earlier this year with Megan confirming the news on social media. “I’m trying my best,” she said when asked how she’s feeling about the situation. “I feel like I’ve been put through the washing machine and the dryer with tins, shovels, and a cactus.”

“How do I want to say this gently? What’s meant for you is always going to work out. And if something is constantly making you feel uncomfortable, just on edge all the time, you probably are not supposed to be there,” she continued. “God will always make you uncomfortable when something is not meant for you. I think I just kept trying to make pieces fit that didn’t belong, trying to fit myself into someone else’s life. I was losing myself a little bit. I am now in the space of finding me again… You will not disrespect me. And you will be thankful. Period.”

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Megan Thee Stallion Talks Klay Thompson Breakup

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In the message shared to social media after their split, Megan suggested that infidelity was at play. “Trust, fidelity, and respect are non-negotiable for me in a relationship, and when those values are compromised, there’s no real path forward,” she wrote.

We’ll keep you posted on any further updates surrounding Megan Thee Stallion.

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Kodak Black just scored a major win in court this week in Broward County. Per NBC Miami, a Florida judge granted a motion to dismiss a criminal case against Yak for fleeing and eluding law enforcement. Ultimately, it seems that the decision to dismiss the charge relates to a lack of evidence. 

Court documents break down what happened when a Broward Sheriff’s deputy approached Kodak Black. Apparently, the deputy called out Kodak Black, asking, “What’s going on boss? You good?” Kodak said “fine,” and then drove away.

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Judge Dismisses Fleeing Charge Against Kodak Black

However, the defense explained that the cop didn’t indicate that Kodak had to stop in the first place. “The deputy did not request Kapri’s license, did not request a copy of insurance, did not step away from his patrol vehicle to engage with Kapri or give a lawful order in any meaningful way,” the motion to dismiss said.

According to All Hip Hop, the prosecutor then tried to argue that Kodak Black defied an order not to leave the scene. Evidently, the judge didn’t think that claim was convincing enough. 

This comes shortly after footage of another Kodak Black arrest surfaced. The body cam footage showed the rapper finishing a plate of takeout as the police waited to take him into custody. Throughout the interaction, he was completely cooperative while the cops themselves were patient.

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Some feel as though Trap Lore Ross has been a distraction in the courtroom. His comments about Durk telling on OTF Vonni have gotten him into quite a bit of trouble. Some Durk fans have even pressed him outside the courthouse.

On Tuesday, following closing arguments, Trap Lore Ross and DJ Akademiks were on stream together, with Ross giving his breakdown of the case. It was here that he brought up 21 Savage, claiming the artist was a snake for doing Lil Durk’s song “War Bout It.” This is a song with some spiteful lyrics from Durk, and given Savage’s previous association with NBA YoungBoy, Ross found the collab disturbing.

Akademiks immediately checked Trap Lore Ross on his comments. Noting how 21 Savage can do what he wants, and that he and Durk had always been tight from the beginning.

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Trap Lore Ross & Akademiks Talk 21 Savage

It was previously reported by DJ Akademiks that 21 Savage was reportedly contributing financially to Lil Durk’s legal defense fund. He was doing so alongside other artists like Drake, Kanye West, and even Lil Baby.

The jury deliberations have officially begun in the case. Those deliberations started about 30 minutes ago, and it is unknown how long they will go on. Some are expecting a verdict today, although it could go longer if the jury is deadlocked.

This is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for updates.

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“He has been incarcerated more in his lifetime than he has been out… This man is not human,” Steel reportedly said. “That’s who the government wants you to rely on.”

Steel continued to poke holes in Jam’s testimony, specifically pointing out how the initial interviews weren’t recorded, but the fifth one was. Moreover, Steel said that no authority figure tried to challenge the discrepancies in his claims. “You have reasons to doubt,” he said.

“How dare they put him in front of you and continue this story. They know it’s a lie,” he said of Hester’s testimony. “There is no corroboration for anything Hester says involving Durk.” He added, “Hester is a serial killer who pled guilty to three murders.”

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Lil Durk’s Lawyer’s Closing Arguments

Steel redirected his energy to Kavon Grant, a.k.a. Vonnie, whose interrogation was played in court. The lawyer argued that Vonnie, Jam, and Keith “Flacka” Jones gained from testifying against Lil Durk while their testimonies were only valuable to authorities if they implicated Lil Durk in the alleged crimes.

“Durk Banks is not guilty,” Steel reportedly told the jury. “If you have one reason to doubt that Durk is involved … the verdict is not guilty.”

The jury will begin deliberations today following the closing statements, and Lil Durk is facing life in prison if convicted. The final day of trial saw supporters outside of the court, who were later alleged to have been hired actors. 

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As soon as 6ix9ine came home from prison, he began trolling and mocking those who he felt did him wrong. For instance, he said disrespectful things about the death of King Von, all while urging Lil Durk to get vengeance. In fact, 6ix9ine’s “slide for Von” comments on DJ Akademiks’ “Off The Record” podcast were used in court by the prosecution.

Now, closing arguments have concluded, and the jury is set to begin deliberations this morning. 6ix9ine seems to believe Lil Durk is going to lose, and he is feeling pretty happy about it. So much so that he started singing lyrics from “Laugh Now Cry Later” on DJ Akademiks’ Kick stream.

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6ix9ine Speaks On Lil Durk Case

Akademiks was quick to call 6ix9ine a troll, although the rainbow-haired rapper did not seem to care. Akademiks also laughed at Tekashi for rapping the lyrics poorly, noting that Durk was always a much better artist than him.

If a verdict comes down today, you can be sure that 6ix9ine is going to be one of the first to publicly comment. That is especially true if the verdict is a guilty one.

The deliberations are set to begin in about an hour or so, and at this time, there is no telling how this case will go. Lil Durk fans remain confident that his defense did enough to evoke reasonable doubt.

There is a very realistic possibility that a verdict happens today, so stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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Yesterday, Durk’s murder-for-hire trial entered closing arguments. During those closing arguments, the prosecution played a clip from an episode of “Off The Record” in which Akademiks interviewed Durk. At one point during the interview, Akademiks asked Lil Durk if he was bothered by the “slide for Von” comments. That’s when Durk said that he doesn’t hear those comments anymore.

Akademiks was speechless after Durk’s comments, and for a few moments, he wouldn’t look Durk in the eye. The prosecution argued that Akademiks knew exactly what Durk was talking about, and that in this clip, Durk was slyly admitting to the alleged murder-for-hire plot.

When Ak heard about this on his livestream, he made it crystal clear that he has nothing to do with Durk’s case. Furthermore, he says his reactions were for dramatic and comedic effect. He then went on to tweet, “Today felt like a out of body experience.”

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DJ Akademiks Used During Lil Durk Trial

The jury is set to begin its deliberations this morning in Los Angeles as of 8:30 AM local time. If you are on the East Coast, that is 11:30 AM. If convicted, Durk faces life in prison, although he would likely receive his sentence in a few weeks from now as opposed to on the spot.

If you are curious about the DJ Akademiks clip in question, you can watch it below. The video has been embedded at the appropriate timestamp for convenience.

This remains a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates.

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Release Date: September 9, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Release Date: September 9, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: LEGACY

Quotable Lyrics from LEGACY

I was born in a large house which was hidden away
When I left the theater, I made a pedigree
I opened my eyes, which in this silence mean

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This colorway pulls directly from LeBron’s rookie season. He wore the Nike Air Zoom Generation “Laser” PE on Christmas Day in 2003 against Tracy McGrady and the Orlando Magic. Further, that laser-etched pair now becomes the inspiration behind his 23rd signature model.

Laser-style graphics wrap the shell on the upper of the sneakers. Most of the shoe stays white, keeping that etched detailing as the main focus point. A red satin lining sits underneath for some added contrast.

The official colorway is listed as White, Team Red, and Metallic Silver. It’s a fairly simple look considering the holiday tie-in behind it. Nike clearly chose not to lean into a full-on Christmas theme with the colors.

The timing lines up in a fitting way too. LeBron wore the original “Laser” PE during his very first NBA season. Twenty-three years later, that same idea returns on the 23rd shoe carrying his number, this time available for anyone to actually buy.

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Nike LeBron 23 “Laser”

Laser etching became a pretty big trend across Nike in the early 2000s. Designer Mark Smith helped push that technique across several sneaker lines during that stretch. It touched everything from the Air Force 1 to the Air Jordan 20.

That process also became a natural way to build player exclusives at the time. Given the production limits laser etching came with, it worked well for smaller, more personal releases. One of the most famous examples was a Jordan 3 made for Michael Jordan’s 40th birthday.

Revisiting that technique now also gives the LeBron 23 a real connection to sneaker design history. It’s not just a color swap tied to a memorable game. It’s a nod to an entire era of Nike craftsmanship that rarely gets revisited today.

With the LeBron 24 already on the horizon, this “Laser” release feels like a great way to close out one chapter. Overall for fans, it ties a rookie-year memory directly to what might be LeBron’s final signature line as an active player.

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