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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 Gucci Mane went on an infamous rant over a decade ago, and not long after that, he landed in prison, before reforming.
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Alexander Cole September 02, 2026 Music Drake recently posted a photo of a CD that said "FEAR OF MISSING OUT" and it has led to anticipation for a new album.
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Alexander Cole August 24, 2026 Music Prosecutors allegedly want Gene Deal's testimony in Keefe D' trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur, which Diddy has denied involvement in.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 22, 2026 Music J. Cole was having doubts during the making of "2014 Forest Hills Drive," which Kendrick Lamar reportedly assuaged.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 11, 2026 Music In addition to this Toronto event, Drake's exclusive Janice parties are also taking place in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Houston.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 28, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks took to X on Wednesday evening where he had a rant about the likes of Jay-Z, Roc Nation, and his hip-hop media idol.
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Alexander Cole June 25, 2026 Music Bad Bunny delivered a total vibe during his Super Bowl Halftime performance and here are the songs he played that made it so.
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Zachary Horvath February 09, 2026 Music If "Birthday Blizzard ’26" is an honest preview of "The Fall Off," then Cole is taking control of the story that tried to bury his legacy. And whether that’s enough to climb back to the top matters less than the fact that he’s climbing on his own terms.
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Aron A. February 05, 2026 Music Pimmie previously appeared on Drake’s album $$$4U.
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Tallie Spencer January 30, 2026 Politics Tyler, the Creator's message comes as protests have continued across the United States in the wake of Alex Pretti and Renee Good's deaths.
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Cole Blake January 28, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar has earned a spot on yet another "Billboard" year-end list thanks to his Super Bowl Halftime show, tour, and more.
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Caroline Fisher January 27, 2026
Music Gucci Mane Reveals Drake Has Forgiven Him For Calling Him A "Sissy" Gucci Mane went on an infamous rant over a decade ago, and not long after that, he landed in prison, before reforming.
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Alexander Cole 
Music JAŸ-Z Announces Virtual Listening Party, Speculation Ensues What's going on with JAŸ-Z?
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake Feeds Into Album Speculation As Fans Get Excited For "FOMO" Drake recently posted a photo of a CD that said "FEAR OF MISSING OUT" and it has led to anticipation for a new album.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Diddy's Ex-Bodyguard Says Prosecutors Want Him To Testify In Tupac Trial Prosecutors allegedly want Gene Deal's testimony in Keefe D' trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur, which Diddy has denied involvement in.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music J. Cole Reveals Kendrick Lamar Convinced Him To Not Quit Rapping J. Cole was having doubts during the making of "2014 Forest Hills Drive," which Kendrick Lamar reportedly assuaged.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake Gifts A Janice $5K At Exclusive Toronto Party While Fans Line Up In addition to this Toronto event, Drake's exclusive Janice parties are also taking place in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Houston.
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Music DJ Akademiks Takes Aim At Jay-Z, Roc Nation, And Charlamagne Tha God In Latest Twitter Rant DJ Akademiks took to X on Wednesday evening where he had a rant about the likes of Jay-Z, Roc Nation, and his hip-hop media idol.
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Alexander Cole 
Music What Songs Did Bad Bunny Perform During The Super Bowl Halftime Show? Bad Bunny delivered a total vibe during his Super Bowl Halftime performance and here are the songs he played that made it so.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Akademiks Was Right About J. Cole–He Can't Claim King Anymore If "Birthday Blizzard ’26" is an honest preview of "The Fall Off," then Cole is taking control of the story that tried to bury his legacy. And whether that’s enough to climb back to the top matters less than the fact that he’s climbing on his own terms.
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Aron A. 
Music Drake Signs New Artist Pimmie To OVO Sound Pimmie previously appeared on Drake’s album $$$4U.
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Tallie Spencer 
Politics Tyler, The Creator Blasts ICE And Condemns Donald Trump's Supporters Tyler, the Creator's message comes as protests have continued across the United States in the wake of Alex Pretti and Renee Good's deaths.
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Cole Blake 
Music “Billboard” Names Kendrick Lamar No. 4 Greatest Pop Star Of 2025 Kendrick Lamar has earned a spot on yet another "Billboard" year-end list thanks to his Super Bowl Halftime show, tour, and more.
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Caroline Fisher