soft popping noise
 

im getting a small popping noise from the front right it sound like its coming from the tire or brakes or somewhere in that area its not loud but it sounds like someone is knocking on the fender but it happens when i brake and when i slow down or start to accelerate

ball joint?

either that or control arm bushings.

Jack the corner up and start grabbing and shaking stuff.

Yep..

Up and down wheel movement ---BALL JOINTS

Left and right wheel movement --- Tie Rods