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Get the latest hip-hop and rap music news as it happens! Browse recently published articles covering artist updates, album drops, collaborations and trending stories on HotNewHipHop. Music Jay-Z used to go by JAŸ-Z in the earlier stages of his career, most notably at the beginning when he dropped "Reasonable Doubt" in 1996.
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Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026 Music Earlier this week, Ja Rule opened up about his longtime feud with 50 Cent and Tony Yayo after confronting the latter on a plane.
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Caroline Fisher February 19, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar has joined elite company by eclipsing the 1 billion streams mark on Spotify just two months and change into 2026.
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Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026 Music During a recent episode of his podcast, Fat Joe reflected on the peak of the rivalry between Hot 97 and Power 105.1.
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Caroline Fisher February 19, 2026 Music Chris King's third and supposed final murder suspect has finally been taken in custody after what was almost a two-year-long search.
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Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026 Music Earlier this week, DJ Vlad posted a satirical tweet, jokingly accusing Jay-Z's Roc Nation of paying him to support Megan Thee Stallion.
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Caroline Fisher February 19, 2026 Music J. Cole popped into Nashville this week and part of that trip included this music video shoot for "The Fall-Off."
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Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026 Music During a recent livestream, DJ Akademiks said he's "under good authority" to speculate that Kendrick Lamar will drop this year.
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Caroline Fisher February 19, 2026 Music Lil Poppa passed away late Wednesday morning, and his loss is weighing heavy on everyone from fans to veterans in hip-hop.
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Zachary Horvath February 19, 2026 Music It's only been a few days since Cardi B kicked off her tour, but she's already surprised fans with multiple special guests.
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Caroline Fisher February 18, 2026 Music Danny Boy and Snoop Dogg collaborated on several track back in 2024, including "So High" and "My Everything."
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Cole Blake February 18, 2026 Politics During a Black History Month event at the White House today, Donald Trump showered Nicki Minaj with compliments.
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Caroline Fisher February 18, 2026
Music Jay-Z Raises Eyebrows After Name Change On Streaming Services Jay-Z used to go by JAŸ-Z in the earlier stages of his career, most notably at the beginning when he dropped "Reasonable Doubt" in 1996.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music 50 Cent Offers Advice On Enemies After Ja Rule Says They’ll “Never” Squash Beef Earlier this week, Ja Rule opened up about his longtime feud with 50 Cent and Tony Yayo after confronting the latter on a plane.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Kendrick Lamar Joins Drake & Kanye West As Rappers With 1 Billion Spotify Streams In 2026 Kendrick Lamar has joined elite company by eclipsing the 1 billion streams mark on Spotify just two months and change into 2026.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Ebro Reacts To Fat Joe Calling Him A “Dictator” Over Radio War During a recent episode of his podcast, Fat Joe reflected on the peak of the rivalry between Hot 97 and Power 105.1.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Third Chris King Murder Suspect Arrested In Las Vegas Chris King's third and supposed final murder suspect has finally been taken in custody after what was almost a two-year-long search.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music DJ Vlad Reveals Tory Lanez’s Legal Team Contacted Him After Jay-Z Conspiracy Tweet Earlier this week, DJ Vlad posted a satirical tweet, jokingly accusing Jay-Z's Roc Nation of paying him to support Megan Thee Stallion.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music J. Cole Spotted Filming Another Music Video For "The Fall-Off" J. Cole popped into Nashville this week and part of that trip included this music video shoot for "The Fall-Off."
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Zachary Horvath 
Music DJ Akademiks Claims Kendrick Lamar "Has Some Things Up His Sleeve” For 2026 During a recent livestream, DJ Akademiks said he's "under good authority" to speculate that Kendrick Lamar will drop this year.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Hip-Hop Reacts To The Tragic Passing Of Lil Poppa Lil Poppa passed away late Wednesday morning, and his loss is weighing heavy on everyone from fans to veterans in hip-hop.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Cardi B Shows Love To “Little Miss Drama” Tour Guests Kehlani & Tyla It's only been a few days since Cardi B kicked off her tour, but she's already surprised fans with multiple special guests.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Danny Boy Accuses Snoop Dogg Of Gifting Him A Fake Chain Danny Boy and Snoop Dogg collaborated on several track back in 2024, including "So High" and "My Everything."
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Cole Blake 
Politics Donald Trump Gushes Over Nicki Minaj’s “Beautiful” Skin & Nails During a Black History Month event at the White House today, Donald Trump showered Nicki Minaj with compliments.
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Caroline Fisher 