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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. Pop Culture After Chingy praised his son publicly, Isaiah Russell-Bailey responded by describing years of absence and defending his mother’s role in his life.
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Erika Marie September 11, 2026 Music Kanye West brought out Andre Troutman, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Future, and Twista for the first of two nights at Chicago's Soldier Field.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 04, 2026 Pop Culture Their feud started with fatphobia accusations and resurfaced when Samyra objected to Cardi B working with Old Navy.
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Erika Marie September 04, 2026 Music Karrahbooo later returned to Lil Yachty's podcast after their argument, which shows their friendship is still experiencing strain.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 11, 2026 Music 50 Cent and many others have been praising Lil Durk's legal team, including frequent hip-hop defense attorneys Drew Findling and Brian Steel.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 12, 2026 Music After more than 20 years of tension, 50 Cent and Shyne made peace during a chance New York encounter.
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Erika Marie September 11, 2026 Music Neri Santiago pushed back on DJ Vlad’s comments about her race and told him to keep his dispute focused on N.O.R.E.
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Erika Marie September 10, 2026 Music After days of online backlash, Pink explained her position on Israel and Palestine and acknowledged mishandling her initial response.
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Erika Marie September 11, 2026 Music Kewon White received a life sentence for the murder of Mo3, with the trials of alleged co-conspirators Devin Brown and Yella Beezy to follow.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2026 Music Judge Michael Fitzgerald clarified how prosecutors must proceed in closing arguments in the Lil Durk case to ensure a fair process.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2026 Music Lil Durk's father speaks out before closing statements during a stream with N3on.
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Aron A. September 08, 2026 Music Quavo's Pharrell-produced album "QRÖMELIFE" will drop later in 2026 following singles like "Backwards" with T.I. and "Trance (Walk It Down)."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 11, 2026
Pop Culture Chingy’s Son Accuses Rapper Of “Years Of Absence And Neglect” After Chingy praised his son publicly, Isaiah Russell-Bailey responded by describing years of absence and defending his mother’s role in his life.
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Erika Marie 
Music Here's Ye's Setlist From Night One Of His Chicago Homecoming Shows Kanye West brought out Andre Troutman, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Future, and Twista for the first of two nights at Chicago's Soldier Field.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Pop Culture Breaking Down Cardi B's Beef With Plus-Size Fashion Influencer Samyra Their feud started with fatphobia accusations and resurfaced when Samyra objected to Cardi B working with Old Navy.
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Erika Marie 
Music Karrahbooo Cries During Fiery Argument With Lil Yachty Over Writing Credits Karrahbooo later returned to Lil Yachty's podcast after their argument, which shows their friendship is still experiencing strain.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music 50 Cent Praises Lil Durk's Lawyer Drew Findling After Not Guilty Verdict 50 Cent and many others have been praising Lil Durk's legal team, including frequent hip-hop defense attorneys Drew Findling and Brian Steel.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music 50 Cent Praises Shyne After Former Rivals Make Peace After more than 20 years of tension, 50 Cent and Shyne made peace during a chance New York encounter.
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Erika Marie 
Music DJ Vlad Responds To N.O.R.E.'s Wife Threatening To Sue For Defamation Neri Santiago pushed back on DJ Vlad’s comments about her race and told him to keep his dispute focused on N.O.R.E.
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Erika Marie 
Music Pink Addresses Israel-Palestine Backlash After Calling Out Macklemore After days of online backlash, Pink explained her position on Israel and Palestine and acknowledged mishandling her initial response.
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Erika Marie 
Music Kewon White Speaks Out After Mo3 Murder Conviction Kewon White received a life sentence for the murder of Mo3, with the trials of alleged co-conspirators Devin Brown and Yella Beezy to follow.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Judge In Lil Durk's Trial Opens Door For Appeal If Jury Convicts Judge Michael Fitzgerald clarified how prosecutors must proceed in closing arguments in the Lil Durk case to ensure a fair process.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lil Durk’s Father Believes The Murder-For-Hire Trial Is Weak Lil Durk's father speaks out before closing statements during a stream with N3on.
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Aron A. 
Music Quavo Unveils Release Date & Cover Art For New Album "QRÖMELIFE" Quavo's Pharrell-produced album "QRÖMELIFE" will drop later in 2026 following singles like "Backwards" with T.I. and "Trance (Walk It Down)."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares