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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 The rumors about Pooh Shiesty allegedly robbing and kidnapping Gucci Mane remain completely unsubstantiated.
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Cole Blake January 20, 2026 Music Kanye West's new album has racked up an impressive amount of streams so far, but reactions to it are mixed.
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Caroline Fisher March 31, 2026 Music A newly surfaced alleged text from Kanye West from back in 2024 explains the meaning of "Bully" amid fans' heated discussions about it.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 29, 2026 Music Jack Harlow got himself into some trouble after saying he "Got Blacker," and now, his new album "Monica" is feeling the consequences.
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Alexander Cole March 18, 2026 Music Following the release of "Bully," Kanye West has lined up concerts in Los Angeles, Italy, and more locations.
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Cole Blake March 30, 2026 Music Lil Nas X received a huge update in his battery case on Monday, following his high-profile arrest, last August.
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Cole Blake April 06, 2026 Music Revolve Festival is back for the ninth consecutive year and for 2026 they were able to book one of the hottest rappers going today.
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Zachary Horvath April 06, 2026 Music Pooh Shiesty had a difficult time during his court appearance yesterday, but his lawyer Bradford Cohen, has provided an encouraging update.
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Zachary Horvath April 09, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks hopped on stream on Monday night and offered up his take on when Drake's "ICEMAN" will hit the masses.
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Alexander Cole March 24, 2026 Music Lil Rod accuses Diddy of sleeping with "a Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj."
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Caroline Fisher February 28, 2024 Music Hit-Boy explains how Jay Electronica inspired one of Nas's bars on "Hood2Hood."
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Aron A. November 14, 2022 Music Robert Allen IV pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and armed robbery for his role in XXXTentacion's death in 2018.
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Caroline Fisher March 31, 2026
Music Gucci Mane Seemingly Responds To Rumor Pooh Shiesty Robbed & Kidnapped Him The rumors about Pooh Shiesty allegedly robbing and kidnapping Gucci Mane remain completely unsubstantiated.
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Cole Blake 
Music Kai Cenat Shares His Unfiltered Take On Kanye West’s “BULLY” Kanye West's new album has racked up an impressive amount of streams so far, but reactions to it are mixed.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Kanye West Reveals The Meaning Behind New Album "Bully" A newly surfaced alleged text from Kanye West from back in 2024 explains the meaning of "Bully" amid fans' heated discussions about it.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Jack Harlow's "Monica" Sales Take A Serious Nosedive Following "Got Blacker" Comments Jack Harlow got himself into some trouble after saying he "Got Blacker," and now, his new album "Monica" is feeling the consequences.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kanye West Breaks 2026 Spotify Streaming Record With "Bully" Following the release of "Bully," Kanye West has lined up concerts in Los Angeles, Italy, and more locations.
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Cole Blake 
Music Lil Nas X Given Opportunity To Get His Battery Case Dropped Lil Nas X received a huge update in his battery case on Monday, following his high-profile arrest, last August.
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Cole Blake 
Music Revolve Unveils Star-Studded Roster For Their Ninth Festival Revolve Festival is back for the ninth consecutive year and for 2026 they were able to book one of the hottest rappers going today.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Pooh Shiesty In "Good Spirits" Despite Bond Hearing Result Pooh Shiesty had a difficult time during his court appearance yesterday, but his lawyer Bradford Cohen, has provided an encouraging update.
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Music DJ Akademiks Reveals Release Window For Drake's "ICEMAN" DJ Akademiks hopped on stream on Monday night and offered up his take on when Drake's "ICEMAN" will hit the masses.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Diddy & Meek Mill Wear Matching Outfits In Resurfaced Photo Amid Rumors They Slept Together Lil Rod accuses Diddy of sleeping with "a Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Hit-Boy Reveals Jay Electronica Jokingly Threatened To Shoot Up His & Nas's Studio Session Hit-Boy explains how Jay Electronica inspired one of Nas's bars on "Hood2Hood."
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Aron A. 
Music XXXTentacion Murder Suspect Freed After Five Years In Prison Robert Allen IV pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and armed robbery for his role in XXXTentacion's death in 2018.
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Caroline Fisher