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Original Content Drake's "Not Like Us" Lawsuit Was Doomed From The Start In our first HotNewHipHop Video Essay, we look at Drake's lawsuit against UMG, and why it was always doomed to fail. By Alexander Cole October 17, 2025
Music Benny The Butcher Speaks On The Status Of Griselda Now fans are anticipating an album in the near future. By Tallie Spencer April 09, 2026
Music Drake Laughs Off Fan For Labeling Him "Corny" In Viral Clip The fan brought up Drake's 2017 song, "Gyalchester," to argue that his lyrics are often "corny." By Cole Blake April 01, 2026
Music Drake Teases A Deep Freeze As Fans Await “ICEMAN” Drake first started teasing his ninth studio album back in 2024, and now, it looks like it's just around the corner. By Caroline Fisher February 17, 2026
Music Cardi B Threatens To Sue Over Viral Clip Of Robot Falling On Her During Dance Cardi B was trying a little too hard to seduce a humanoid robot in the streets during Super Bowl weekend, as it fell on her mid-dance. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 08, 2026
Music Drake Links Up With Fellow "Rich Mixed Kid" Rapper Belly Gang Kushington Atlanta rapper Belly Gang Kushington has caught Drake's attention and that of many others for his energetic material. By Gabriel Bras Nevares December 28, 2025
Music Fan Sings Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" For Drake As He Leaves Copenhagen Hotel Drake was in Copenhagen to perform alongside PartyNextDoor on their ongoing "Some Special Shows 4 U" tour. By Cole Blake August 26, 2025
Music Hernandez Govan, Alleged Mastermind Behind Young Dolph Killing, Found Not Guilty Hernandez Govan hugged his lawyer in the Memphis courtroom after the jury found him not guilty in Young Dolph's murder. By Cole Blake August 21, 2025
Music 6ix9ine Pledges To Stay "Squeaky Clean" After Signing Massive Deal Will Tekashi change his ways? By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 10, 2024
Music Diddy & Justin Bieber Throwback Pictures Resurface Amid Mogul's Allegations Diddy and Bieber go way back. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 05, 2024
Music Chief Keef Postpones "A Lil Tour" Over "Medical Emergency" Fans will have to wait before they hear Chief Keef live. By Cole Blake July 17, 2024
Pop Culture Eminem Sparks Debate After Misgendering Caitlyn Jenner On “The Death Of Slim Shady” Em's controversial bars have social media users split. By Caroline Fisher July 13, 2024