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Music Does Future Really Have More Classics Than Kendrick Lamar? In the latest HotNewHipHop video essay, we break down how Future and Kendrick Lamar embody two competing models of greatness: era-defining atmosphere versus meticulous album architecture. By Aron A. March 27, 2026
Music Jay-Z Sets The Record Straight On His Relationship With J. Cole During his recent interview with "GQ," Jay-Z opened up about his legal issues, rap beef, Kendrick Lamar, and more. By Caroline Fisher March 24, 2026
Music Kurupt's Wife Confirms He's Home From The Hospital Daz Dillenger first confirmed that Kurupt had been hospitalized with a serious health issue on social media in January. By Cole Blake March 03, 2026
Music Playboi Carti Hosting "BABY BOI 29" Birthday Bash In Brooklyn Amid Album Hype Playboi Carti has been teasing this album since the release of "MUSIC" in March, so hopefully this party will bring about some updates. By Zachary Horvath September 13, 2025
Music Pooh Shiesty’s Lawyer Speaks Out After Rapper Is Denied Bond Pooh Shiesty is accused of kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane, and he'll remain behind bars for the time being. By Caroline Fisher April 09, 2026
Music LAPD Believes There Was No Murder In d4vd & Celeste Rivas Case Los Angeles police said the only crime in d4vd and Celeste Rivas' case – still without suspects – may be the concealment of her body. By Gabriel Bras Nevares November 08, 2025
Music Gucci Mane Was "Embarrassed" By Rant Calling Out Drake, Nicki Minaj, And Rick Ross Gucci Mane went a on a furious X (then Twitter) rant in 2013 where he called out Drake, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross and plenty others. By Zachary Horvath October 20, 2025
Music Kay Flock Proposes Release On $1.4 Million Bail Kay Flock's trial is scheduled to begin in September, 2024. By Caroline Fisher February 19, 2024
Music Ex "New Rory And MAL" Producer Passionately Speaks Out After Being Fired Julian Delgado addressed his departure from the show on the first episode of his own podcast. By Zachary Horvath January 21, 2025
Music Diddy Reportedly Looks “Astonishingly Thinner” And “Grayer” In Court According to Elizabeth Millner of "Law & Crime Network," there's been a significant change in Diddy's appearance. By Caroline Fisher December 20, 2024
Music Papoose Sets The Record Straight On Remy Ma Cheating Rumors Papoose stopped by "The Breakfast Club" with Claressa Shields and was asked about what really went wrong with Remy Ma. By Zachary Horvath December 19, 2025
Music Lil Tjay Says YNW Melly Is One Of His Closest Rapper Friends: "My Other Twin" Melly has been behind bars since 2019 facing a serious murder trial, and Lil Tjay has supported him throughout the ordeal. By Erika Marie May 29, 2026