Things We Loved in Music This Week: September 27

September 27, 2025 - Hip Hop
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As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the most notable music-related headlines – new releases, live performances, merch drops, fashion and footwear collaborations, and more.


SEVENTEEN/CxM for Hypebeast Magazine, Ken Carson and James Blake In-Book

 

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This week, Hypebeast revealed the first set of cover stars and full talent lineup for its latest print magazine, Hypebeast Magazine Issue 36: The Platinum Issue.SEVENTEEN members S.COUPS and MINGYU – who have also recently formed their new sub-unit, CxM – are confirmed to front the first cover. Other notable musicians featured in the magazine include James Blake, Ken Carson, and Justice.

The A$AP Rocky x Moncler Genius Collection Is Here

 

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A$AP Rocky and Moncler have officially released the artist’s Moncler Genius collaborative collection is here for purchase. Originally unveiled at Moncler’s 2024 City of Genius event, Rocky focused on the theme of “Where retro ski meets future sound” for a vibrant range of vintage ski apparel.

Skepta’s Latest MAINS Runway Doesn’t Disappoint

 

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You can always count on Skepta‘s MAINS runway to be one of the highlights from London Fashion Week. This season – which marked his third – was no exception, leaning into a nostalgic, 1990s-inspired “EuroTrash” concept.

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna Welcome a Daughter

 

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After much speculation as to whether or not the baby had been born, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky announced that they welcomed their third child on September 13. The power couple welcomed a daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers.

NikeSKIMS Enters the Chat, Co-Signed by Travis Scott, Latto and Mariah The Scientist

 

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It’s not a collaboration, but it’s own brand: NikeSKIMS. Geared toward the modern female athlete, the inaugural launch of the fused Nike x SKIMS partnership features more than 50 – Jordan Chiles, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Serena Williams included. The launch event? Just as starry, with noteable musicians including Travis Scott, Latto, and Mariah The Scientist in attendance.

Cactus Jack Reveals New fragment x Air Jordan 1 Low Sneaker

 

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There’s a new Cactus Jack x fragment x Air Jordan collaboration in the works. A new take on the Air Jordan 1 Low, the well-oiled unit links back up for a Tokyo-exclusive “Sail/Military Blue” colorway, confirmed to drop in November.

Central Cee Signs on With Spotify x BAPE x SYNA World as Creative Director

 

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For Central Cee‘s latest move, he’s signing on as the Creative Director for the upcoming collaboration between Spotify, BAPE Europe, and his own label, SYNA World.

Justin Bieber Drops “SPEED DEMON” Music Video

 

On the heels of his coveted Coachella headlining spot reveal, Justin Bieber shared some BTS footage of his experience on-site on the festival grounds in the music video for “SPEED DEMON.”

Danny Brown Drops New Video, Announces New Album and Tour

Danny Brown is plotting his next moves. This week, the hip hop musician not only announced his new album Stardust, but kickstarted the rollout with lead single “Starburst” and an accompanying headlining tour announcement.

SP5DER Announces “Sweet Tooth” Rodeo in Houston, Texas

 

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Named after the Young Thug-helmed label’s latest in-line collection, SP5DER is throwing the “Sweet Tooth” rodeo event in Houston, Texas. Going down on October 16, the event details still remain somewhat unconfirmed, though attendees can expect limited-edition SP5DER merch sold on-site.

Samara Cyn Fronts the GANNI x New Balance 1906L

 

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For the next chapter of the New Balance 1906L, everyone is getting involved. The latest sneaker loafer installment features a collaborative assist from GANNI, as well as a cosign from campaign leader, Samara Cyn. The sneaker comes equipped with a chunky rubber sole, an upper dipped in GANNI’s signature snakeskin print, and a loafer-style strap updated with a metal butterfly insignia.

Central Cee x Skepta’s London Fashion Week Links

 

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One of the biggest links at London Fashion Week: Skepta and Cench. The duo posed for a flick backstage at the MAINS Season 3 runway.

Bad Bunny x adidas Celebrates Five Years With New Adizero SL72

 

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It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since Benito and adidas first started working together. In honor of the half-decade of collaboration, Bad Bunny and The Three Stripes are serving up a long-awaited new footwear silhouette – the Bad Bunny x adidas Adizero SL 72. While images first surfaced back in August, we now know the backstory behind the new colorway: a homage to Benito’s most beloved Forum releases of “First Café,” “Easter Egg Pink,” and “Baby Blue.” ⁠

And These New Releases:

Young ThugUY SCUTI
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Doja CatVIE
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ZelooperzDali Aint Dead
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Daniel Caesar x Bon Iver – “Moon”
Spotify | Apple Music

Ferg – “Ferg Strong”
Spotify | Apple Music

Redveil x Smino – “brown sugar”
Spotify | Apple Music

Danny Brown – “Starburst”
Spotify | Apple Music

Lexa Gates – “Nothing To Worry About”
Spotify | Apple Music

Tame Impala – “Dracula”
Spotify | Apple Music

Syd – “GMFU”
Spotify | Apple Music

Khalid – “out of body”
Spotify | Apple Music

Ty Dolla $ign x Kodak Black x YG – “SMILE BODY PRETTY FACE”
Spotify | Apple Music

Jay WorthyOnce Upon a Time
Spotify | Apple Music

KayCyy – “New MacBook Pro”
Spotify | Apple Music

Zukovstheworld x Frost Children – “Stolen”
Spotify | Apple Music

Ari Lennox – “Vacancy”
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Rochelle JordanThrough the Wall
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GeeseGetting Killed
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HUMAN ERROR CLUB x Kenny SegalHUMAN ERROR CLUB AT KENNY’S HOUSE
Spotify | Apple Music

Cardo Got WingsSIGAN VIENDO
Spotify | Apple Music

BANKS – “Teardrop”
Spotify | Apple Music

Jay ElectronicaA Written Testimony: Mars, The Inhabited Planet
Spotify | Apple Music

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