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Nike Ja 2 “Nightmare” Surfaces Online: Retailer Images

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The Nike Ja 2 is set to make a spine-chilling debut this Halloween with its new “Nightmare” colorway, and retailer images have just been released, heightening the excitement. This edition, inspired by Ja Morant’s electrifying play on the court, features a bold red and black design with a striking gold Swoosh that gleams against the darker tones. One of the most captivating elements of this colorway is the eerie depiction of zombie hands reaching up from the heels, adding a spooky touch that’s perfect for the Halloween season.

Built to match Morant’s explosive style, the Nike Ja 2 “Nightmare” delivers not just in aesthetics but also in performance. The sneaker is designed with top-tier support and cushioning, ensuring it performs as impressively as it looks. This colorway captures the fearsome energy that Morant brings to every game, making it a standout in his signature line. Fans of Morant and those who love a bold, thematic sneaker will find the Nike Ja 2 “Nightmare” a must-have this Halloween. Prepare to turn heads and make a statement with this hauntingly stylish release.

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“Nightmare” Nike Ja 2

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The sneakers sport a red rubber sole paired with a midsole in contrasting black and red. Also, the uppers are crafted from a vibrant red material, complemented by bold red and black overlays. A gold Nike Swoosh adds a touch of shine on the sides, while a silver lace dubrae shaped like teeth adds an extra edgy detail. To top it off, the heels feature black zombie hands, injecting a spooky vibe into the design.

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Sneaker News reports that the Nike Ja 2 “Nightmare” is releasing on October 25th. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $150 when they drop. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands.

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Nike Book 1 “Halloween” Coming Soon: New Images Revealed

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The Nike Book 1, Devin Booker’s signature shoe, is gearing up for a spooky release with its upcoming “Halloween” colorway. This edition features a sleek black upper that sets a dark and mysterious tone, perfect for the Halloween season. The black base is contrasted by vibrant orange and white details, adding a festive flair to the design. One of the standout features of this colorway is the Swoosh, which showcases zigzag stitching reminiscent of Frankenstein’s stitches. This unique detail gives the shoe a playful yet edgy vibe, making it a perfect fit for the Halloween theme.

The combination of the bold orange accents against the black upper creates a striking look that’s sure to turn heads. The Nike Book 1 “Halloween” not only offers a stylish design but also continues to deliver the performance that Devin Booker’s signature line is known for. The shoe provides excellent support and comfort, making it ideal for both on-court action and everyday wear. Whether you’re a fan of Booker or just love a good Halloween-themed sneaker, the “Halloween” colorway of the Nike Book 1 is a must-have. Keep an eye out for its release and get ready to add some spooky style to your collection.

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“Halloween” Nike Book 1

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The sneakers feature a white rubber sole and midsole. Also, the uppers are crafted from a black leather. Further, the Nike Swoosh features zigzag stitching. Black laces and a matching tongue complete the look. Booker’s personal branding, with “BOOK” in vibrant orange on the tongues, adds a Halloween-themed touch. Finally, “Chapter One” is featured on the heels in a spooky font.

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Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Nike Book 1 “Halloween” is releasing on October 30th. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $140 when they are released. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands.

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Akbar V Claims Donald Trump Reached Out To Her On Her Birthday

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Akbar V claims that former President Donald Trump reached out to her with a letter on her birthday. She shared the message on Instagram, earlier this week. In the caption, she wrote: “In my birthday I received a sweet message from @realdonaldtrump and his team thank you all ….. I always said I want to stand for something …. I also want to stand and change my community and help kids that has been through the same trials of life that i encountered.”

As for the message itself, Trump’s team apparently wrote: “Dear Valerie Raven, Thank you for your support! You are a great artist who I have tremendous respect for. Together, we will Make America Great Again!” When The Shade Room reshared the post on Instagram, fans were highly critical of Akbar and Trump. “Your SLOW if you think trump wants to help anyone from your community!” one user remarked. Another top comment reads: “I’ve noticed that Trump supporters legit can’t properly speak, spell or write…I see the pattern of dodo birds of the same feather flock together.. smh.”

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Donald Trump Speaks During Rally In Arizona

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – AUGUST 23: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump departs the stage after speaking during a campaign rally at Desert Diamond Arena on August 23, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. The rally, held in partnership with Turning Point PAC and Turning Point Action, comes come two weeks after Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Harris held a rally at the same location. (Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)

Akbar isn’t the only celebrity making headlines for associating with Trump in recent weeks. Amber Rose has been getting tons of attention for vocalizing her political opinions as of late as well. She even spoke at the Republican National Convention, last month.

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Trump is currently running for President again, this time against Democratic candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris. Be on the lookout for further updates on Akbar V as well as the 2024 Presidential Election on HotNewHipHop.

 
 
 
 
 
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Meek Mill Advises Fans To Stop “Speaking On The Dead”

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Meek Mill wants people to stop speaking on the dead and took to X (formerly Twitter) on Friday night to explain his thinking. “If you talk about your own dead ancestors, you curse your own soul!” he wrote. “Stop that speaking on the dead ….. I haven’t seen it work out yet!!!! It’s spiritual fasho!” The opinion has been getting mixed responses from fans on social media.

“I have to check you real quick Respect the Ancestors you shouldn’t be talking either if you believe talking about the Ancestors is wrong I honour mine daily talk about mine frequently,” one follower replied. Another added: “But they got my back!! When I pray to them. Nothing wrong with that!!.” Others claimed he was referring to the late Philadelphia rapper, YBC Dul. One wrote: “MEEK MILL STFU YOU WAS NEVER SPEAKING ON DUL BEFORE SO DONT SAY SH*T NOW.” Dul was shot and killed earlier in the day at just 25 years old.

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Meek Mill Speaks Before New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 19: Musician Robert “Meek Mill” Williams speaks before New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signs an executive order for a new clemency program that will pardon thousands of people as Newark and the nation celebrates Juneteenth on June 19, 2024, in Newark, New Jersey. The clemency program will assist those who’ve been convicted of a crime that is no longer illegal or have been victims of domestic abuse. The program could have thousands of criminal records wiped clean. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

It’s not the first time this month Meek has made headlines for his posts on X. Last week, he caught attention for sharing his take on Vice President Kamala Harris as she continues to campaign for the upcoming election. “I wanna ask Kamala Harris questions about her past as a da, even if she had to be tough,” he posted. “All I hear is rumors of her … I would ask her 3 questions about black and brown men going to prison and her views and try to help her understand from a survival standpoint point she may have never had to encounter!”

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He’s also faced backlash for his response to Michael Rubin’s recent controversial comments and more. Check out Meek’s latest post on X below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Meek Mill on HotNewHipHop.

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TLC Cancels Upcoming Concerts In The Wake Of T-Boz’s Hospitalization

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TLC has canceled several upcoming shows in the wake of T-Boz’s recent hospitalization, which resulted from a stomach blockage. The group dropped their performance at the New York State Fair on Friday. They addressed the situation in a press release on their Instagram Story. In doing so, they revealed Boz “experienced sudden and severe nausea, vomiting, and intense abdominal cramps.” From there, she went to the hospital for further evaluation.

“Last evening, Tionne was diagnosed with a severe abdominal blockage, necessitating the cancellation of both the Syracuse and Foxwoods performances,” the statement explained. “She remains in the hospital under medical supervision but is expected to be released tomorrow. The doctor verified that this was not food poisoning, but an abdominal blockage. Tionne deeply regrets having to cancel these shows and extends her sincere apologies to all her fans and the event promoters. The decision to cancel was made under the advisement of her physician, who required her to stay in the hospital overnight to undergo a CT scan to assess the severity of her condition. TLC is committed to rescheduling the canceled shows and apologizes to all the fans, particularly those who traveled long distances to attend. The group appreciates the understanding and support.”

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T-Boz Performs With TLC In Georgia

STOCKBRIDGE, GEORGIA – JUNE 08: Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins of TLC performs onstage during the TLC 30th Anniversary Celebration of “CrazySexyCool” concert at Stockbridge Amphitheater on June 08, 2024 in Stockbridge, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

It’s not the first time T-Boz’s health has resulted in TLC canceling shows this year. Back in May, she fell ill with the flu and pushed off tour dates in Canada. Additionally, back in 2021, TLC canceled a date in Houston after she suffered an allergic reaction.

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More details on when TLC will reschedule the shows have yet to be announced. Be on the lookout for further updates on T-Boz and the rest of TLC on HotNewHipHop.

 
 
 
 
 
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Karrahboo Shades Lil Yachty During Latest Concert

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Karrahboo addressed Lil Yachty’s recent comments during a performance at her latest show on Saturday. The Concrete Boys founder had accused Karrahboo of being verbally abusive and claimed to have written all of her music during a fiery livestream, earlier this week. While performing on stage, she shouted out, “Who ain’t write it… who ain’t write it,” several times over as the song played.

As the clip circulated on social media, fans had mixed responses to the feud. Many on X (formerly Twitter) joked about how small the crowd for Karrahboo’s show was. “Wow all 10 ppl got to hear what she said abt yachty at her show,” one user remarked. Another wrote: “She should be ashamed of herself. We literally saw boat’s voice recordings.”

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Concrete Boys Perform During Broccoli City Festival

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 27: Lil Yachty and The Concrete Family perform during Broccoli City Festival at Audi Field on July 27, 2024, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kaitlyn Morris/Getty Images)

Yachty went off on Karrahboo amid rumors that she left the Concrete Boys. She was noticeably absent from the group’s recent performance at Broccoli City Festival. “I wrote every f*cking verse you’ve done,” Yachty claimed in his rant, “I dressed you, I dressed all five of y’all n****s bro. I dressed five n****s every time we stepped out the house, I put an outfit on everybody, I put eight carats of earrings on everybody ear, I put three chains on all y’all neck. We bought a Cartier watch. I gave you that chrome Rolex, bro. You was waiting tables… What are we talking about n***a? I changed your mother f*cking life and you are here lying, talking about some: ‘We bully you’… That sh*t got me f*cked up, bro. You got me f*cked up, bro, you disrespectful, bro. You talk to people crazy, you tell people that they are nothing, you tell people you’re going to spit on them, you tell people they poor and you talk to my f*cking label crazy, you claim I was stealing money…”

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He also leaked an apparent reference track he made for her Rap Radar appearance. Karrahboo wasn’t the only person Yachty went after. He was also furious with his A Safe Place podcast co-host Mitch. Be on the lookout for further updates on Karrahboo and Lil Yachty on HotNewHipHop.

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YBC Dul’s Father Speaks Out After Rapper’s Death

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Abdul Vicks, who performed under the name YBC Dul, was shot and killed in West Philadelphia on Friday afternoon at the age of 25. He was hit multiple times in the chest and right hand before being transported to a nearby hospital. There, he was pronounced dead. Police have yet to make any arrests in the case.

Vicks’ father mourned his son in a post on social media after news of the shooting broke. “Hey all of my son friends / family.. etc i am dul’s father,” he began, as caught by No Jumper. “I was handed over all my babyboys belongs this morning by his close friends & I wanted to clear up any confusion my son Abdul Vicks was murdered yesterday afternoon broad daylight while sitting in the back of his car alongside with his friend who was also shot in the hand my son was not on a bike when he was killed nothing of that such so that video going around is not him stop the false news,” he said. Further in his post, his father admitted that his son wasn’t always a “saint.” Prosecutors had previously accused Vicks of being the ringleader of a violent gang, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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YBC Dul’s Dad Opens Up After His Son’s Murder

 
 
 
 
 
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He continued: “lk my son did not live a life of a saint but I was not born yesterday either my son was targeted in some set up plot that’s the only way they could get him from up close like that & I’m standing on that, for someone to be able to walk up so close to his car was the first red flag for sure & I promise we not gon stop till ya dudes are exposed I spoke to my son the night before this all went down & I just couldn’t understand why this talk outta all days felt different “pops it’s been weird cars passing by me for a week now idk I just feel weird whenever I’m in PhiIly” … i swear whatever u was running from son they was watching u closely & imma expose it.”

He concluded: “My family & I would like to thank everyone for the love & kind messages sent out to my boy we lost a real one May Allah forgive him for all his sins & make his grave spacious and full of light Ameen insallahUMARPie rest easy my son Abdul Qadir Vicks my heart will forever have a black hole in it after this one.. parents save your kids from this life before it’s to late cause I can’t even explain this feeling rn.” Be on the lookout for further updates on YBC Dul on HotNewHipHop.

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Legendary Rapper And Producer Scarface Has Been Hospitalized For An Undisclosed Ailment

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Health is truly wealth. Legendary rapper and producer Scarface would certainly agree with this ideology. Over the years, the Geto Boys member has documented his frightening medical ups and downs, which included a kidney transplant and a battle with the coronavirus.

Sadly, Scarface is back in the hospital for an undisclosed ailment. Yesterday (August 23), the “F*ck You Too” rapper posted an image of himself receiving medical treatment. “Ouch… 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Grateful,” read the caption.

Scarface did not outline the nature of his treatment or what he was admitted for. But the Houston Chronicle pointed out that one of the professionals in the image belonged to the facility’s Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. After he’s had time to properly heal, Scarface might provide the public with further information.

Until then, several hip-hop titans, including DJ Premier, Mannie Fresh, E40, DJ Quik, Twista, Three 6 Mafia, and Krayzie Bone rushed to the post’s comment section to wish the Southern rap icon a speedy recovery.

“Prayers sent Face! Continue to heal. Love you, Brad,” wrote Premier.

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“Praying for a speedy recovery family. I love you,” penned E40.

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“Let’s go bro, we got things to do,” added Mannie Fresh.

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“Brad, we got more work to do bro bro. Ain’t no time to be out of time,” chimed Quik.

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“God, watch, protect, and heal my brother,” inked Twista.

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Kanye West Takes North Toy Shopping In South Korea

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Kanye West brought his daughter, North, out toy shopping in South Korea after he traveled to the country for his Vultures 2 album listening party on Friday night. In pictures obtained by TMZ, Ye rocked a white hoodie while picking out different toys with his “Talking / Once Again” collaborator. It’s unclear whether it was happening simultaneously, but paparazzi also snapped Bianca Censori out with West’s other children as well.

As for the Vultures 2 listening party, West performed dozens of his most popular hits from throughout his career. In addition to his new collaborations with Ty Dolla Sign, he performed “All Falls Down,” “Diamonds From Sierra Leone,” “Jesus Walks, “Through the Wire,” “Hey Mama, “Heard ‘Em Say,” “Touch the Sky,” “Gold Digger,” “Runaway,” “Blood on the Leaves,” “Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1,” and many more songs.

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Kanye West Travels To Berlin For Fashion Week

BERLIN, GERMANY – JULY 1: Kanye West attends the Anonymous Club fashion show during Berlin Fashion Week SS25 at Tempodrom on July 1, 2024, in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Nareyek/Getty Images)

Additionally, while performing “24,” West strangely gave Joe Budden a shout-out. “Jooeeee Budden! God’s not finished,” he sang. Budden responded to the moment while mimicking his singing on social media afterward. “Them Korean n***as was like, ‘what the f**k are you talking about,” he remarked. Budden wasn’t the only celebrity Ye dedicated a song to. For his Graduation classic, “I Wonder,” he brought up Drake and Ian Connor. “This one for Drake. This one for Ian Connor,” he said. Ye dropped Vultures 2 back on August 3. It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. He and Ty plan on releasing the third album in the trilogy later this year.

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