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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 Jim Jones believes Drake is at the top of the game right now, but he expressed on Hot 97 that hip-hop doesn't have just one "ruler."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 30, 2026 Streetwear Drake gifted Stunna Sandy and Sexyy Red matching pink OVO pendants, and both artists showed them off right away.
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Ben Atkinson September 17, 2026 Music Future's social media activity has fans buzzing about a potential new album just months after the release of "The Real Me."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 19, 2026 Music The case ended before Sony filed a response, with neither side revealing the terms of their agreement.
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Erika Marie August 28, 2026 Music Big30 was released from custody ahead of trial.
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Aron A. September 07, 2026 Music Questions about Kendrick Lamar keep following The Documentary III, but The Game says the bars in question came from his own history.
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Erika Marie August 25, 2026 Music Tory Lanez is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, but now, he is set to host a "Not on Tor, Tour."
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Alexander Cole September 16, 2026 Music Footage from the night King Von died shows police placing Lul Timm in custody while the shooting investigation was still unfolding.
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Erika Marie August 25, 2026 Music NBA YoungBoy has decided to move to South Korea, a decision that was discussed on "Open Thoughts" with Funny Marco.
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Alexander Cole August 11, 2026 Music Lefty Gunplay got some encouragement from a few West Coast titans.
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Aron A. August 27, 2026 Music Drake is playing into his dynamic with Pinkchyu amid criticisms that the artist is not acting his proper age.
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Alexander Cole September 17, 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 Jim Jones Says Drake Is One Of "A Lot Of Kings" In Hip-Hop Right Now Jim Jones believes Drake is at the top of the game right now, but he expressed on Hot 97 that hip-hop doesn't have just one "ruler."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Streetwear Drake Gifts Pink OVO Chains To Stunna Sandy And Sexyy Red Drake gifted Stunna Sandy and Sexyy Red matching pink OVO pendants, and both artists showed them off right away.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Future Shares Cryptic Message While Seemingly Teasing Next Project Future's social media activity has fans buzzing about a potential new album just months after the release of "The Real Me."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Jermaine Dupri Resolves $18M Sony Royalty Lawsuit The case ended before Sony filed a response, with neither side revealing the terms of their agreement.
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Erika Marie 
Music Big30 Retrieves Pooh Shiesty’s Jewelry From Police Big30 was released from custody ahead of trial.
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Aron A. 
Music The Game Denies Kendrick Lamar Diss Claims Over “GNX” And “Boogeyman” Bars Questions about Kendrick Lamar keep following The Documentary III, but The Game says the bars in question came from his own history.
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Erika Marie 
Music Tory Lanez Is Going On Tour...Sort Of Tory Lanez is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, but now, he is set to host a "Not on Tor, Tour."
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Alexander Cole 
Music Bodycam Footage Shows Lul Timm Detained After King Von Shooting Footage from the night King Von died shows police placing Lul Timm in custody while the shooting investigation was still unfolding.
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Erika Marie 
Music NBA YoungBoy Reveals He Lives In South Korea, Won't Return To The United States NBA YoungBoy has decided to move to South Korea, a decision that was discussed on "Open Thoughts" with Funny Marco.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lefty Gunplay Called Kendrick Lamar When He Decided To Get Sober Lefty Gunplay got some encouragement from a few West Coast titans.
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Aron A. 
Music Drake Begs Pinkchyu To Call Him A "Good Boy" In Behind-The-Scenes Video Drake is playing into his dynamic with Pinkchyu amid criticisms that the artist is not acting his proper age.
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Alexander Cole 
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