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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 DJ Akademiks recalled his controversial interview with Kanye West last year during a recent conversation with DJ Vlad.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2026 Music Sean Gathright and three other codefendants were convicted on murder charges for the Foolio shooting almost two years ago.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2026 Music Rick Ross recently told Drake he doesn't want to see him lose, which DJ Akademiks found to be a desperate and greedy move.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2026 Music 6ix9ine and his partner revealed their child's gender during N3on's livestream, with Adin Ross, Clavicular, and Lil Pump also in attendance.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2026 Music D4vd's younger brother Caleb Burke recently shared a message against child sex offenders and sexual assailants amid the Celeste Rivas case.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2026 Music This is the second trial for the murder of Foolio, as a fifth suspect, Alicia Andrews, was previously convicted on manslaughter charges.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2026 Music Rick Ross was one of many artists who dissed Drake in 2024 following years of collaboration and camaraderie.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2026 Sports Future is gearing up for a big 2026, as the announcement of his 2026 FIFA World Cup performance joined recent new album teases.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026 Music Prosecutors accused Pooh Shiesty, his father, Big30, and others of allegedly robbing and kidnapping Gucci Mane at a Dallas studio.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar ran into his seventh-grade teacher at the ceremony he attended for his alma mater, Centennial High School.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026 Music Remember when French Montana said he could go hit-for-hit with Kendrick Lamar in a Verzuz battle? In hindsight, that confidence doesn’t look quite as absurd when measured through Verzuz mechanics rather than traditional album legacy.
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Aron A. May 08, 2026 Music Young Thug recently paid tribute to Rich Homie Quan, which the late rapper's circle did not appreciate due to their unresolved fallout.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Claims Kanye West Wanted To Fake His Death DJ Akademiks recalled his controversial interview with Kanye West last year during a recent conversation with DJ Vlad.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Foolio's Convicted Killer Cries In Court After Guilty Verdict Sean Gathright and three other codefendants were convicted on murder charges for the Foolio shooting almost two years ago.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music DJ Akademiks Thinks Rick Ross' Message To Drake Reeks Of Entitlement Rick Ross recently told Drake he doesn't want to see him lose, which DJ Akademiks found to be a desperate and greedy move.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music 6ix9ine Hosts Gender Reveal Stream For His Son After Controversial Pregnancy Comments 6ix9ine and his partner revealed their child's gender during N3on's livestream, with Adin Ross, Clavicular, and Lil Pump also in attendance.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music D4vd's Brother Denies Protecting Singer And Demands Justice For Celeste Rivas D4vd's younger brother Caleb Burke recently shared a message against child sex offenders and sexual assailants amid the Celeste Rivas case.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music All Four Suspects In Foolio Murder Trial Found Guilty This is the second trial for the murder of Foolio, as a fifth suspect, Alicia Andrews, was previously convicted on manslaughter charges.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Rick Ross Sends Drake A Peace Offering: "I Don't Want To See You Lose" Rick Ross was one of many artists who dissed Drake in 2024 following years of collaboration and camaraderie.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Sports Future Will Perform At 2026 FIFA World Cup For USA's Opening Ceremony Future is gearing up for a big 2026, as the announcement of his 2026 FIFA World Cup performance joined recent new album teases.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Pooh Shiesty Pleads Not Guilty In Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case Prosecutors accused Pooh Shiesty, his father, Big30, and others of allegedly robbing and kidnapping Gucci Mane at a Dallas studio.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kendrick Lamar Reunites With His 7th-Grade Teacher In Heartwarming Video Kendrick Lamar ran into his seventh-grade teacher at the ceremony he attended for his alma mater, Centennial High School.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music French Montana's Confidence Finally Paid Off During "Verzuz" Remember when French Montana said he could go hit-for-hit with Kendrick Lamar in a Verzuz battle? In hindsight, that confidence doesn’t look quite as absurd when measured through Verzuz mechanics rather than traditional album legacy.
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Aron A. 
Music Young Thug Addresses Rich Homie Quan's Family After Brother's Diss Young Thug recently paid tribute to Rich Homie Quan, which the late rapper's circle did not appreciate due to their unresolved fallout.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares