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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 is already scoffing at the idea of J. Cole's "The Fall Off," and ahead of the release, he has come through with a warning.
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Alexander Cole January 08, 2026 Music A judge has ruled that Misa Hylton's failure to respond to Mary J Blige's dismissal motion “constitutes the abandonment” of her claims.
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Caroline Fisher January 07, 2026 Pop Culture Cardi B previously filed a defamation lawsuit against Tasha K and is still trying to get her judgment from the case.
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Cole Blake January 06, 2026 Music Videos On the SZA-assisted track, Doechii addresses the viral industry plant accusations she's dealt with in recent years.
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Cole Blake December 30, 2025 Music A fan recently attacked Ice Spice at a McDonald's in Hollywood, and the rapper knew exactly how to take advantage of the situation.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 18, 2026 Music Pooh Shiesty's lawyer, Bradford Cohen, addressed the media shortly after him and his client appeared in court for his bond hearing.
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Zachary Horvath April 09, 2026 Music Diddy claims NBC defamed him via a documentary about allegations against him, including claims that he was involved in Biggie's murder.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2026 Music Kanye West was joined by North West, Diddy's son Christian "King" Combs, and over 40,000 fans at the first of his two Mexico shows.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 31, 2026 Music Bad Bunny has come in ahead of Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and more on Billboard's list of the 10 Greatest Pop Stars of 2025.
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Caroline Fisher January 30, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks has been going off on Lil Baby after claiming that a member of his team slapped him last weekend.
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Cole Blake January 28, 2026 Music J. Cole recently dropped off a new batch of freestyles in honor of his 41st birthday, and he didn't hold back.
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Caroline Fisher January 28, 2026 Music J. Cole is currently gearing up to drop "The Fall-Off," but social media users think there could be more coming soon.
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Caroline Fisher January 27, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Has A Warning For J. Cole Ahead Of "The Fall Off" DJ Akademiks is already scoffing at the idea of J. Cole's "The Fall Off," and ahead of the release, he has come through with a warning.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Mary J Blige Secures Legal Victory As Misa Hylton’s Lawsuit Is Dismissed A judge has ruled that Misa Hylton's failure to respond to Mary J Blige's dismissal motion “constitutes the abandonment” of her claims.
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Caroline Fisher 
Pop Culture Cardi B Rips Tasha K To Shreds For Dragging Her Into Stefon Diggs’ Assault Case Cardi B previously filed a defamation lawsuit against Tasha K and is still trying to get her judgment from the case.
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Cole Blake 
Music Videos Doechii & SZA Surprise Fans With New Music Video, "Girl, Get Up" On the SZA-assisted track, Doechii addresses the viral industry plant accusations she's dealt with in recent years.
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Cole Blake 
Music Ice Spice Addresses McDonald's Fight In The Best Way Possible A fan recently attacked Ice Spice at a McDonald's in Hollywood, and the rapper knew exactly how to take advantage of the situation.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Pooh Shiesty's Lawyer Slams The Evidence Used To Arrest Him Pooh Shiesty's lawyer, Bradford Cohen, addressed the media shortly after him and his client appeared in court for his bond hearing.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Diddy Files Statement In NBC Lawsuit Denying Role In Multiple Deaths Diddy claims NBC defamed him via a documentary about allegations against him, including claims that he was involved in Biggie's murder.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kanye West Brings Out North West & Diddy's Son Pulls Up To Mexico Concert Kanye West was joined by North West, Diddy's son Christian "King" Combs, and over 40,000 fans at the first of his two Mexico shows.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music “Billboard” Names Bad Bunny The Greatest Pop Star Of 2025 Bad Bunny has come in ahead of Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and more on Billboard's list of the 10 Greatest Pop Stars of 2025.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Maino Trolls DJ Akademiks For Getting Slapped By Lil Baby's Team DJ Akademiks has been going off on Lil Baby after claiming that a member of his team slapped him last weekend.
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Cole Blake 
Music J. Cole Calls Out Rappers Who Use Beef To Sell Records J. Cole recently dropped off a new batch of freestyles in honor of his 41st birthday, and he didn't hold back.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music J. Cole Fans Suspect Several New Freestyles Are Dropping Tomorrow J. Cole is currently gearing up to drop "The Fall-Off," but social media users think there could be more coming soon.
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Caroline Fisher