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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 J. Cole has been going on a media tour as of late, and DJ Akademiks isn't very impressed with the way Cole has handled himself.
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Alexander Cole March 31, 2026 Music Fans are very excited for this one.
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Tallie Spencer March 19, 2026 Music J. Cole spoke on his self-assessment as an MC, the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle, and a whole lot more on the "7PM In Brooklyn" podcast.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 27, 2026 Music LaRussell recently unveiled a song called "Heaven Sent," and listeners' reactions have been far from positive.
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Caroline Fisher March 19, 2026 Music At a recent string of shows, Kodak Black has been performing "Institution," and his DJ has been having a great time.
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Alexander Cole March 19, 2026 Music Wireless Festival has been forced to make a difficult decision following Kanye West's stunning ban from the UK.
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Alexander Cole April 07, 2026 Music Latto and Drake have formed a close friendship in hip-hop via collabs like "Housekeeping Knows," but some fans remain skeptical.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 20, 2026 Music Following another delay, YNW Melly's double-murder retrial is currently scheduled to commence in January of 2027.
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Cole Blake April 01, 2026 Music Lil Durk has been residing behind bars since authorities arrested him on murder-for-hire charges back in 2024.
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Cole Blake April 01, 2026 Music Ian Connor has picked fights with a lot of people over the years and recently, he's been taking aim at Cash Cobain.
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Zachary Horvath March 23, 2026 Music This July, J. Cole will embark on a 73-date world tour in support of his seventh studio album, "The Fall-Off."
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Caroline Fisher March 18, 2026 Music During a recent livestream with Adin Ross, 6ix9ine shared his thoughts on Pooh Shiesty's latest legal issues.
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Caroline Fisher April 06, 2026
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Music DJ Akademiks Argues J. Cole Hates His Fans, Compares Cole To Will Smith J. Cole has been going on a media tour as of late, and DJ Akademiks isn't very impressed with the way Cole has handled himself.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Black Thought And Mach-Hommy Collab Album Has Fans Excited Fans are very excited for this one.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music J. Cole Admits He Lies About Feeling Like The GOAT In His Music J. Cole spoke on his self-assessment as an MC, the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle, and a whole lot more on the "7PM In Brooklyn" podcast.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music LaRussell Blasts Critics For “Fake Outrage” Over Epstein, Trump & Hitler Lyrics LaRussell recently unveiled a song called "Heaven Sent," and listeners' reactions have been far from positive.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Kodak Black's DJ Goes Viral For Being A Bit Too Horny On Stage At a recent string of shows, Kodak Black has been performing "Institution," and his DJ has been having a great time.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Wireless Festival Canceled Following Kanye West's UK Ban Wireless Festival has been forced to make a difficult decision following Kanye West's stunning ban from the UK.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Latto Addresses Drake Ghostwriting Allegations On New Song Latto and Drake have formed a close friendship in hip-hop via collabs like "Housekeeping Knows," but some fans remain skeptical.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music YNW Melly Refuses To Attend His Latest Status Hearing Following another delay, YNW Melly's double-murder retrial is currently scheduled to commence in January of 2027.
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Cole Blake 
Music Lil Durk Provides An Update On His Mental State Behind Bars Lil Durk has been residing behind bars since authorities arrested him on murder-for-hire charges back in 2024.
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Cole Blake 
Music Ian Connor Tries To Roast Cash Cobain Amid Cheating Claims Ian Connor has picked fights with a lot of people over the years and recently, he's been taking aim at Cash Cobain.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music J. Cole’s “The Fall-Off” World Tour Is Already Making History This July, J. Cole will embark on a 73-date world tour in support of his seventh studio album, "The Fall-Off."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music 6ix9ine Alleges Pooh Shiesty’s Team Paid Him For Promotion Amid Legal Battle During a recent livestream with Adin Ross, 6ix9ine shared his thoughts on Pooh Shiesty's latest legal issues.
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Caroline Fisher