Ben Atkinson
Ben Atkinson is a sneaker content writer at HotNewHipHop, where he has been covering the latest sneaker releases and industry news since 2023. With a deep understanding of the sneaker market, Ben regularly reports on exclusive sneaker drops, collaborations, and trends shaping the footwear world. From covering the return of top Nike releases to writing about Travis Scott's famous Air Jordan collaboration, Ben delivers in-depth content for the sneakerhead community. He also brings valuable insights from his former sneaker reselling business, Midwest Soles, which sharpens his expertise on the market. Sneakers The Air Jordan 3 "Playground Graffiti" pack features two low-top colorways with camo and graffiti-style printed uppers.
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Ben Atkinson May 14, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 7 "Miro" has shifted from a June release to July 2026, with the return of the sneaker building anticipation.
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Ben Atkinson May 14, 2026 Sneakers Tony Yayo confirmed on The Real Report podcast that the G-Unit x Reebok sneaker is returning, with a release reportedly expected soon.
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Ben Atkinson May 14, 2026 Sneakers Kyrie Irving says his 2019 SpongeBob SquarePants x Nike Kyrie 5 collection will significantly increase in value over the next 10 to 20 years.
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Ben Atkinson May 14, 2026 Sneakers The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 "Brick After Brick" releases soon as the official photos of the collab have surfaced.
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Ben Atkinson May 14, 2026 Sneakers Destroy Lonely joins Reebok's global "Born Classic. Worn Forever." campaign spotlighting the Workout Plus and Club C 85 Vintage.
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Ben Atkinson May 13, 2026 Streetwear Boosie Badazz says the Audemars Piguet and Swatch collaboration was a smart response to the fake jewelry culture.
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Ben Atkinson May 13, 2026 Streetwear Drake was spotted filming an ICEMAN music video in Toronto, wearing a custom blue and white Chrome Hearts hat.
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Ben Atkinson May 13, 2026 Sneakers Every Air Jordan made in New York Knicks colors, ranked from the Melo M9 at the bottom to the Air Jordan 3 at the top.
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Ben Atkinson May 13, 2026 Streetwear Secretary of State Marco Rubio was spotted wearing a grey Nike Tech Fleece tracksuit paired with Adidas sneakers.
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Ben Atkinson May 13, 2026 Streetwear O.T. Genasis says he's selling his Audemars Piguet watch after the brand announced an affordable collaboration with Swatch.
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Ben Atkinson May 13, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 8 "BIN 23" in Legion Pine has been pushed back to August, with a limited run of 2,300 pairs.
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Ben Atkinson May 13, 2026 Streetwear The Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop Collection is officially revealed as eight pocket watches dropping at select Swatch stores soon.
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Ben Atkinson May 12, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 4 "Bred" OG has been updated to a wide release dropping November in full-family sizing, giving fans a better shot.
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Ben Atkinson May 12, 2026 Sports A fan sitting courtside at the Lakers-Thunder playoff game was spotted with two pairs of Nike Air Mags under their seat.
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Ben Atkinson May 12, 2026 Sneakers Freddie Gibbs has signed on as Mizuno Sportstyle's first non-athlete global brand ambassador, with a collaborative sneaker expected.
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Ben Atkinson May 12, 2026 Streetwear People are already lining up outside Swatch stores ahead of the May 16th Audemars Piguet x Swatch "Royal Pop" drop, an in-store-only release
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Ben Atkinson May 12, 2026 Streetwear DDG threatened to sell his $200,000 Audemars Piguet watch after the AP x Swatch collaboration was announced.
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Ben Atkinson May 11, 2026 Sneakers James Harden debuted the "Pink Lemonade" Adidas Harden Vol. 10 in Game 3 against the Pistons, a metallic pink colorway timed to Mother's Day
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Ben Atkinson May 11, 2026
Sneakers Very Exclusive Air Jordan 3 "Playground Graffiti" Pack Surfaces Online The Air Jordan 3 "Playground Graffiti" pack features two low-top colorways with camo and graffiti-style printed uppers.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers The Air Jordan 7 "Miro" Has Been Pushed Back The Air Jordan 7 "Miro" has shifted from a June release to July 2026, with the return of the sneaker building anticipation.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Tony Yayo Just Confirmed The Return Of G-Unit x Reebok Sneakers Tony Yayo confirmed on The Real Report podcast that the G-Unit x Reebok sneaker is returning, with a release reportedly expected soon.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Kyrie Irving Says His 2019 SpongeBob Collab Will Be Worth A Fortune Kyrie Irving says his 2019 SpongeBob SquarePants x Nike Kyrie 5 collection will significantly increase in value over the next 10 to 20 years.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Official Images Of Nigel Sylvester's Air Jordan 4 "Brick After Brick" Are Here The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 "Brick After Brick" releases soon as the official photos of the collab have surfaced.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Destroy Lonely Is The Latest Artist To Join Reebok's Born Classic Campaign Destroy Lonely joins Reebok's global "Born Classic. Worn Forever." campaign spotlighting the Workout Plus and Club C 85 Vintage.
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Ben Atkinson 
Streetwear Boosie Delivers A Hot Take On The AP x Swatch Collab Boosie Badazz says the Audemars Piguet and Swatch collaboration was a smart response to the fake jewelry culture.
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Ben Atkinson 
Streetwear Drake Wears Custom Chrome Hearts Hat To ICEMAN Video Shoot Drake was spotted filming an ICEMAN music video in Toronto, wearing a custom blue and white Chrome Hearts hat.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Ranking Every Air Jordan Ever Made In New York Knicks Colors Every Air Jordan made in New York Knicks colors, ranked from the Melo M9 at the bottom to the Air Jordan 3 at the top.
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Ben Atkinson 
Streetwear Marco Rubio Rocks The Same Nike Tech Tracksuit As Nicolas Maduro Secretary of State Marco Rubio was spotted wearing a grey Nike Tech Fleece tracksuit paired with Adidas sneakers.
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Ben Atkinson 
Streetwear O.T. Genasis Says He's Selling His AP After The Swatch x AP Collab O.T. Genasis says he's selling his Audemars Piguet watch after the brand announced an affordable collaboration with Swatch.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers The Air Jordan 8 "BIN 23" Receives Important Release Date Update The Air Jordan 8 "BIN 23" in Legion Pine has been pushed back to August, with a limited run of 2,300 pairs.
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Ben Atkinson 
Streetwear The AP x Swatch Royal Pop Collection Has Been Officially Revealed The Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop Collection is officially revealed as eight pocket watches dropping at select Swatch stores soon.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Good News Surfaces Regarding Air Jordan 4 "Bred" Release The Air Jordan 4 "Bred" OG has been updated to a wide release dropping November in full-family sizing, giving fans a better shot.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sports Someone Brought 2 Pairs Of Nike Air Mags Courtside To Lakers-Thunder Game A fan sitting courtside at the Lakers-Thunder playoff game was spotted with two pairs of Nike Air Mags under their seat.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Freddie Gibbs Makes History As Newest Mizuno Sportstyle Ambassador Freddie Gibbs has signed on as Mizuno Sportstyle's first non-athlete global brand ambassador, with a collaborative sneaker expected.
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Ben Atkinson 
Streetwear Fans Are Already Lining Up For The Audemars Piguet x Swatch Collab People are already lining up outside Swatch stores ahead of the May 16th Audemars Piguet x Swatch "Royal Pop" drop, an in-store-only release
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Ben Atkinson 
Streetwear DDG Threatens To Sell His $200K AP Watch Over The Audemars Piguet x Swatch Collab DDG threatened to sell his $200,000 Audemars Piguet watch after the AP x Swatch collaboration was announced.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers James Harden Debuts "Pink Lemonade" Adidas Harden Vol. 10 James Harden debuted the "Pink Lemonade" Adidas Harden Vol. 10 in Game 3 against the Pistons, a metallic pink colorway timed to Mother's Day
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