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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 During an interview with “Nightline,” Gucci Mane discusses his mental health struggles.
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Aron A. May 27, 2026 Music Kanye West has been planning a tour around the world, and as it turns out, Tampa is a location in high demand.
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Alexander Cole May 27, 2026 Music Allstar JR is facing a possession of a firearm by a convicted felon charge, which could land him in prison for 15 years.
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Alexander Cole May 27, 2026 Music Quavo has been in the studio quite a bit as of late, and now, it appears as though a Pharrell collab project is on the horizon.
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Alexander Cole May 27, 2026 Music Drake reached numerous milestones on Tuesday, and it was certainly a cause for celebration as the artist took to social media.
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Alexander Cole May 27, 2026 Music Drake remains one of the biggest artists in the world, and his recent sales figures for "ICEMAN" are further proof of his dominance.
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Alexander Cole May 27, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks went on stream last night and leveled some disturbing allegations at those who oppose him and his success.
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Alexander Cole May 27, 2026 Music He usually keeps his romances low profile these days, but a report claims that Lil Wayne popped the question earlier this year.
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Erika Marie May 26, 2026 Sneakers Jay-Z was spotted wearing the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10 "Coconut Milk" in New York, putting the retro running shoe on the map.
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Ben Atkinson May 26, 2026 Music If you want to date Yung Miami, your bank account better be ready, because the men in her life are apparently dropping millions for one date.
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Erika Marie May 26, 2026 Music Lil Wayne was on "Wake Up Barstool" recently, where he made the claim that "Tha Carter VII" could be dropping soon.
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Alexander Cole May 26, 2026 Music J. Cole and Cam'ron were in a lawsuit involving the song "Ready '24," although the entire case has been officially settled.
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Alexander Cole May 26, 2026
Music Gucci Mane Says Lenox Mall Fight Was Part Of A 3 Week Mental Health Episode During an interview with “Nightline,” Gucci Mane discusses his mental health struggles.
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Aron A. 
Music Kanye West Announces Date For Second Tampa Show: How To Cop Tickets Kanye West has been planning a tour around the world, and as it turns out, Tampa is a location in high demand.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Allstar JR Receives Trial Date For Federal Gun Charge Allstar JR is facing a possession of a firearm by a convicted felon charge, which could land him in prison for 15 years.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Quavo Confirms New Album With Pharrell Is Coming Sooner Than You Think Quavo has been in the studio quite a bit as of late, and now, it appears as though a Pharrell collab project is on the horizon.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake Celebrates His Latest Achievements In Style Drake reached numerous milestones on Tuesday, and it was certainly a cause for celebration as the artist took to social media.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake's Second Week Sales Projections For "ICEMAN" Are Impressive Drake remains one of the biggest artists in the world, and his recent sales figures for "ICEMAN" are further proof of his dominance.
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Music DJ Akademiks Alleges His Associates Are Being Stalked, Sends Warning Shot At Hip-Hop Media DJ Akademiks went on stream last night and leveled some disturbing allegations at those who oppose him and his success.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lil Wayne Is Allegedly Engaged He usually keeps his romances low profile these days, but a report claims that Lil Wayne popped the question earlier this year.
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Erika Marie 
Sneakers Jay-Z Steps Out Wearing Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10 "Coconut Milk" In New York Jay-Z was spotted wearing the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10 "Coconut Milk" in New York, putting the retro running shoe on the map.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Yung Miami Claims Date Spent $2.3 Million In One Night, Rejects Idea Of Marriage If you want to date Yung Miami, your bank account better be ready, because the men in her life are apparently dropping millions for one date.
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Erika Marie 
Music Lil Wayne Confirms "Tha Carter VII" Is "Coming Soon" Lil Wayne was on "Wake Up Barstool" recently, where he made the claim that "Tha Carter VII" could be dropping soon.
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Alexander Cole 
Music J. Cole & Cam'ron Finally Settle Their Lawsuit J. Cole and Cam'ron were in a lawsuit involving the song "Ready '24," although the entire case has been officially settled.
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Alexander Cole