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 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 Set It Off – Song by Ray Vaughn https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1012504-set-it-off-ray-vaughn Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:06:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1012504 Ray Vaughn returns with another one.

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Ray Vaughn is closing out the summer with a new single called “Set It Off.” The song is produced by Hitmaka. The Long Beach rapper has been building momentum through a steady run of releases, including his 2025 mixtape The Good The Bad The Dollar Menu and this year’s “Hit And Run” featuring AZ Chike. “Set It Off” keeps that run moving with a new collaboration behind the boards. Its title promises an assertive start, and the Hitmaka production gives Vaughn a fresh backdrop for his chapter.

Release Date: October 9, 2026
Genre: Hip-Hop / Rap
Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics

I hit the block before I ever get a job
We 40 deep thats 40 knives like rob

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Loaded – Song by Kemar McGregor and Rick Ross https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1012501-loaded-kemar-mcgregor-rick-ross Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:29:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1012501 The two find synergy on this collab.

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Kemar McGregor and Rick Ross connect on “Loaded,” a new collaboration that brings the Miami rapper into the orbit of Jamaican producer and dancehall artist McGregor. The single offers a different setting for Ross than his recent solo material, pairing his presence with McGregor’s reggae background. “Loaded” arrives a few months after Ross released Set In Stone, his latest solo album. The collaboration arrives on a busy Friday slate, closing out the summer with an iced out track.

Release Date: October 9, 2026
Genre: Hip-Hop
Album: N/A

Rolex on the wrist so you know its him
Twenty kilos on the street just to double up
Twenty rolls royce deep so you know its us

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Pop it – Song by Gunna https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1012499-pop-it-gunna Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:19:05 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1012499 Gunna is in his splurging era.

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Gunna is opening the Splurge era with “Pop It,” his newest single. The track is the first preview of the Atlanta rapper’s upcoming seventh studio album, which he has described as a new creative step. Splurge follows 2025’s The Last Wun, and Gunna has not announced a release date for the album yet. Gunna seems to be in a new space creatively with this upcoming chapter. “Pop It” is a fun new track that teases the lavish lifestyle that Gunna lives, as he decides which whip to ride versus taking a chauffeur.

Release Date: October 9, 2026
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Album: Splurge

Quotable Lyrics

Uh, pop it again (Pop it)
Widebody Benz (Widebody Benz)
Racks by the ten (Racks)
Wun for the win (Wun for the win)
Polish your mans (Polish)
More rubber bands (More rubber bands)
Pop it (Pop it)

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Shakia Vanderbilt Charged With Murder In Fatal Shooting At Baddies Event https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1012458-shakia-vanderbilt-fatal-shooting-baddies-hip-hop-news Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:49:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1012458 San Francisco police charged Shakia Vanderbilt with murder in the fatal shooting of a security guard after a Baddies event.

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A security guard was killed outside San Francisco’s Warfield theater after a disturbance at a “Baddies USA: Chapter Three” event. According to SF Standard, police say Shakia Vanderbilt, 32, was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder, intentionally discharging a firearm in an occupied building, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The victim was Ulysses Tykee Davis, 47, a father of six who was working security at the venue.

The shooting happened around 1 a.m. Saturday on Market Street, after the event featuring the reality show’s cast. Police Chief Derrick Lew said there had been a disruption inside the theater and Vanderbilt was escorted outside. A dispute followed, and Davis was shot. Lew has not said whether investigators believe Davis was the intended target. Police say surveillance footage captured the shooting.

Davis’ death has left his family grieving after a violent scene that reportedly unfolded in front of some of them. His wife and two of his six children were at the Warfield, according to relatives who spoke with local news outlets. Davis was known to loved ones as “Bear.” His brother-in-law, Terrance Cooper, told KTVU that Davis was helping escort a disruptive woman from the venue when she allegedly shot him in the back. Davis was taken to a hospital, where he died.

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Family Left Grieving

There are still unanswered questions about what happened inside the theater before the shooting. The District Attorney’s Office said Vanderbilt may have entered the venue with a gun despite the screening process. Warfield staffers also told Mission Local that a chemical irritant, possibly bear mace, was sorayed during the event. Moreover, possibly prompting attendees to rush toward the exits. That account adds context to reports of a chaotic night, but officials have not said the irritant was connected to the shooting.

Prosecutors have said they will ask for Vanderbilt to be held without bail.

The Warfield and Zeus Network had not responded to requests for comment in the local reports reviewed. San Francisco police are also investigating whether the venue had the proper permits for the event. For now, the case centers on the events outside the theater and the loss of a man who, according to his family, was there doing his job.

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Teyana Taylor Is Reportedly Dropping An Air Jordan 16 Collab https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1012493-teyana-taylor-x-air-jordan-16-sneaker-news Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:30:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1012493 Teyana Taylor is reportedly teaming up with Jordan Brand yet again on a new collab, this time the Air Jordan 16.

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Teyana Taylor is reportedly teaming up with Jordan Brand again. A Teyana Taylor x Air Jordan 16 is expected to release in Summer 2027.

The news comes from KicksFinder, and Jordan Brand hasn’t confirmed anything yet. Reports call it an Air Jordan 16 SP, but no images, style code, or price have surfaced.

It would be her third Jordan collab. Her last pair was the “Concrete Rose” Air Jordan 3, a green and red pair with a cement grey midsole. It didn’t stick around long on SNKRS.

Fans can expect a strong concept. Her past releases have all had a story behind them, with roses and her Harlem roots at the center. Anyone hoping for a basic colorway is probably in for a surprise.

Nike and select Jordan retailers are expected to carry the pair, both in stores and online. That’s the standard route for a Jordan collab, and Teyana’s pairs have always drawn big crowds.

The timing is great also. Her career is on a hot streak, with a Golden Globe win and an Oscar nomination for One Battle After Another. A Jordan collab feels like the perfect victory lap. It’s early, but this one is already on the radar.

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Teyana Taylor x Air Jordan 16

The Air Jordan 16 is an interesting choice. It’s usually an overlooked sneaker, especially because it’s not really tied to any iconic moments. It was around for Michael Jordan’s return with the Wizards, but never really caught fire.

That being said, it has been picking up recently. The recent Air Jordan 16 “Free the Youth” and “Black Pack” releases sold out almost immediately. That shows fans are ready for more.

Teyana’s design style fits the shoe well. She tends to layer details and tell a full story through a sneaker. The gaiter gives her extra room to play.

Her first Jordan collab, “A Rose From Harlem,” introduced her rose theme. “Concrete Rose” took it further with vines and thorns. Another evolution would make sense. It’s still early, so of course lots can change.

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Future Steps Out In Mowalola x Air Jordan 14 Mule https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1012471-future-wears-air-jordan-14-sneaker-news Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:50:29 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1012471 Future was spotted in New York wearing a metallic Air Jordan 14 Mule, and it's one of the most unusual Jordans of the year.

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Future was spotted in New York this week wearing the Mowalola x Air Jordan 14 Mule. The metallic silver pair stood out against a dark, all-grey fit.

He went with a washed grey hoodie and matching sweats. A huge black leather bag and dark sunglasses finished the look. The shoes were the focal point of the outfit.

The Mule style turns the Air Jordan 14 silhouette into a backless slip-on. The upper looks like it was cast in metal, with Mowalola’s name in raised script on the side.

Underneath, the sole stays mostly the same. The Air Jordan 14’s front fangs are still there, in silver and black. That mix of a classic basketball shape and an experimental top is what makes the pair work.

The Mule retails for $180 and came out in September. It launched on Mowalola’s website first, then reached Jordan Brand retailers on September 26th. Future has worn luxury pieces with sneakers, so a designer collab like this fits his style. Seeing him in it also gives the shoe some real street credibility. It’s a nice reminder that this collab is still turning heads.

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Future Wears Air Jordan 14

Mowalola Ogunlesi is a British-Nigerian designer known for bold, boundary-pushing pieces. This is her first project with Jordan Brand but she’s also teamed up with Yeezy recently.

She showed the collection at Paris Fashion Week in June. The campaign, called “Something’s Off,” was shot in an abandoned hotel.

The collection also includes a standard lace-up Air Jordan 14. It comes in rich brown leather with Mowalola script on the side and a faded plaid pattern on the heel. That pair retails for $255.

More Mules are already on the way. Two croc-textured pairs, in dark blue and dark red, are reportedly set for February of 2027 at $180 each.

Celebrity sightings like this one help the collab stay in the conversation. A metallic mule isn’t a typical Jordan, so seeing it out in the real world is pretty cool.

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Gorgeous Doll Apologizes To Kai Cenat After Sharing Alleged Pregnancy Story https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1012511-gorgeous-doll-kai-cenat-pregnancy-story-apology-hip-hop-news Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:44:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1012511 Gorgeous Doll says she's "clearing her name."

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Gorgeous Doll is apologizing to Kai Cenat after bringing their alleged private history to social media, but she has not taken back her claims about a pregnancy and abortion. The influencer initially shared a lengthy storytime alleging that she and Cenat were involved several years ago and that she became pregnant with twins. She claimed they discussed two options: raising the children with Cenat’s support or terminating the pregnancy.

Gorgeous Doll alleged that Cenat agreed to pay $200,000 for the procedure, but ultimately sent her $150,000. Those claims have not been independently verified. Cenat has not publicly confirmed her story.

In the apology, reposted by The Shade Room, Gorgeous Doll said she was sorry because the situation “should have NEVER hit the net,” explaining that she and Cenat had agreed to keep it private. She said she had been “gang stalked and lied on” for 16 months and wanted to clear her name. She also said she did not intend to hurt Cenat or damage his character, describing the situation as something they both went through.

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Gorgeous Doll Is Fed Up

The apology appears to be about making the story public, rather than a retraction. Moreover, reportedly Gorgeous Doll continued to stand by her account and later denied that Cenat’s attorney prompted her to apologize. She said she was addressing the backlash and explaining why she had shared the story in the first place.

HNHH previously covered Gorgeous Doll’s original allegations, noting at the time that Cenat had not responded. The story has since drawn renewed attention online, with viewers debating why she decided to discuss the alleged relationship now and what she meant by “clearing” her name.

For now, Gorgeous Doll’s apology has added another turn to a story that began with her allegations and quickly spread across social media. She has said she wanted to close the chapter, while still maintaining that her account was real. Whether Cenat chooses to respond remains to be seen.

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AZ Chike Says Some L.A. Artists Did Not Capitalize On Their GNX Moment https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1012455-az-chike-capitalize-gnx-la-artists-hip-hop-news Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:08:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1012455 AZ Chike is trying to take full advantage of his opportunity.

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AZ Chike is weighing in on the spotlight Kendrick Lamar gave Los Angeles artists on GNX. In a clip circulating online, Chike says some of the L.A. artists who received that major look did not take full advantage of the opportunity. The comment has a little extra weight coming from someone who was in the same position. Chike appeared on “peekaboo,” one of the album’s most recognizable tracks, and has since used that attention to introduce more listeners to his own music.

“Unfortunately, for a lot of n****s, it was game over, but for Chizzle, it was game time,” he said.

GNX made room for a wide group of L.A. rappers including Chike, Wallie the Sensei, Hitta J3, Dody6, YoungThreat and Peysoh. For many listeners outside the region, the album was their first real introduction to those artists. That kind of exposure can move fast. A guest verse can spark new attention, but it does not automatically create a long career. Artists still have to follow up with songs, performances and projects that give new fans a reason to stick around.

Chike’s own next chapter has been tied to that follow-through. He released No Rest For The Wicked in September, his first album since GNX, with appearances from Tyler, The Creator and JMSN and production from Pharrell Williams, Terrace Martin and Hit-Boy. The album gave him a chance to show more than the quick impression of a feature verse.

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AZ Chike Speaks On Being An Artist On ‘GNX’

He also addresses the pressure attached to being one of the artists people remember from GNX. On “Uncomfortable Conversations,” Chike reflects on the expectations that followed his appearance and pushes back on the idea that he has already peaked. His point in the new clip seems less about denying Kendrick’s impact than recognizing that a co-sign only opens the door.

There is a difference between saying some people did not capitalize on a moment and accusing any one person of wasting it. His own rollout gives the conversation some insight. GNX created a rare opening for L.A. artists, but each one has to decide what to build from it. Chike is clearly trying to make his opportunity last beyond one album feature.

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Terrell Owens Sued For Defamation By 3 Friends Of Nolan Wells https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1012483-terrell-owens-nolan-wells-lawsuit Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:47:10 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1012483 The lawsuit accuses Terrell Owens of amplifying unsupported claims after a grand jury declined to indict anyone in Nolan Wells’ death.

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Calls for arrests in Nolan Wells’ death were already ricocheting across social media when Terrell Owens added his considerable platform to the conversation. Now, three of Wells’ friends say the Pro Football Hall of Famer crossed from commentary into defamation by boosting accusations that tied them to the 18-year-old’s death. Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo, and Morgan Seymour have taken that dispute to federal court after a Mississippi grand jury declined to indict anyone in the case.

The lawsuit was filed October 5 by the young men’s fathers on their behalf, according to People. It centers on a September 26 post Owens shared with his 1.2 million followers after linking to a video that suggested the friends were involved in Wells’ death and had tampered with his phone. “ARREST THEM IMMEDIATELY!! LIKE YESTERDAY!!” Owens wrote.

The friends contend that Owens spread accusations without evidence days after a grand jury had declined to recommend criminal charges. They have repeatedly denied involvement in Wells’ death.

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Nolan Wells’ Friends Challenge Accusations Made After His Death

Wells disappeared during a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island, a barrier island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast, and his body was found two days later. Questions about what happened quickly moved beyond the local investigation as his family raised concerns about unexplained injuries and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

A Jackson County grand jury spent a week reviewing the case before unanimously declining to indict anyone. Its redacted report said investigators found no evidence of an altercation involving Wells and the friends who traveled with him, and jurors criticized what they described as malicious attacks directed at the group. However, the medical findings have left room for continued questions. Both the state medical examiner and a pathologist retained by Wells’ family classified his cause and manner of death as undetermined, while the grand jury said the circumstances were consistent with drowning. Wells’ family has continued pushing for additional scrutiny despite local authorities saying the evidence does not support criminal charges.

Owens had taken an interest in the case before the post at the center of the lawsuit. He donated $25,000 to a reward fund seeking information that could lead to an arrest and conviction connected to Wells’ death. Hudson, Pitalo, and Seymour now argue that the public accusations surrounding them caused harm even after investigators failed to substantiate those claims. Their attorneys, Edward Paltzik and Tyler Cox, said the lawsuit is part of a broader effort to pursue people they believe falsely accused the young men.

“As our powerhouse federal defamation lawsuit against former NFL star wide receiver and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Terrell Owens proves beyond any doubt, no amount of fame, money, or scare tactics will deter us,” the attorneys told People. The three friends have also filed defamation lawsuits against online content creators. Their attorneys previously indicated that Rev. Al Sharpton and The View co-host Sunny Hostin could face legal claims over comments made while discussing Wells’ death.

Owens had not publicly responded to the lawsuit as of the latest reporting.

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Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Early Philly Years Are Coming To TV https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1012479-will-smith-dj-jazzy-jeff-fresh-prince-215-series Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:35:32 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1012479 A new scripted series will revisit Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s rise from West Philadelphia before sitcom fame took over.

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Before Hollywood, sitcom fame, blockbuster movies, and global celebrity, there were house parties in West Philadelphia. Two teenagers were trying to turn a local Hip Hop partnership into something much bigger. That stretch of Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s history is now headed toward television with 215, a scripted series inspired by the duo’s rise. Smith’s Westbrook Studios and The Malar Group are currently developing the project.

According to Deadline, 215 follows a young rapper and his DJ best friend as they pursue a record deal as Philadelphia’s Hip Hop scene begins breaking out of neighborhood parties. Their ambitions will put pressure on friendships and hometown loyalties as success starts arriving faster than anyone around them expected.

The title nods to Philadelphia’s 215 area code, but Westbrook Television president Terence Carter said the city itself will be more than scenery. “215 is especially meaningful to us because it draws from the rise of DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince and celebrates Philadelphia during such a defining era in the city’s late-’80s/early-’90s Hip Hop scene,” Carter said in a statement.

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215 Will Revisit The Story Before The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air

Smith and Jeff Townes met in West Philadelphia in 1985 under circumstances that already sound suspiciously ready for television. Jeff was scheduled to DJ a house party when his regular emcee failed to show, and Smith stepped in. The impromptu pairing stuck and eventually became DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince.

Their early records quickly pushed them outside of Philadelphia comforts. “Girls Ain’t Nothing But Trouble” arrived in 1986, while He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper followed two years later. “Parents Just Don’t Understand” earned the pair the first Grammy awarded for Best Rap Performance in 1989. Smith and Jeff boycotted the ceremony after learning the Rap category would not be televised.

Smith’s acting career soon introduced an entirely different version of his Philadelphia story through The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which premiered in 1990 and regularly featured Jeff as Jazz. Decades later, Westbrook helped revisit that universe with Peacock’s dramatic reimagining, Bel-Air. Still, 215 is headed further back. The project still lacks a cast, network, streaming platform, or release date. If it moves forward, viewers will get the part of Smith and Jeff’s story that came before the mansion in Bel-Air, when the biggest question was whether two kids from West Philly could get anybody outside the 215 to listen.

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