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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. Original Content The Tupac-era conspiracy machine has evolved into a much faster information ecosystem in the 30 years since the rapper was killed in 1996.
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Aron A. September 03, 2026 Original Content Some artists left Rap behind after years inside Hip Hop, while others used the culture briefly before finding a different musical home.
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Erika Marie September 23, 2026 Music BigXThaPlug was arrested on a illegal firearms charge last year.
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Aron A. August 31, 2026 Relationships Russell Simmons disputes Kimora Lee’s age when they met after she says Tyra Banks tried to keep her away from him.
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Erika Marie September 22, 2026 Streetwear SZA's new Vans collection comes straight from her own closet, and the debut drop lands with a shoe built around her own bad habit.
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Ben Atkinson September 10, 2026 Music Additionally, a dispute over Lil Durk trial coverage escalated after Trap Lore Ross says members of Durk’s team confronted him outside court.
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Erika Marie August 26, 2026 Music Juicy J has history with the late Dolly Parton, as Three 6 Mafia beat her for Best Original Song at the 2006 Oscars.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 30, 2026 Music Jay-Z's next 2026 tour stops will be in France and Los Angeles, and hardcore fans have praised the run, which Dave and Sampha contributed to.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2026 Music On "The Joe Budden Podcast," he and his cohosts discussed if it's a "demotion" for Elliott Wilson to be collaborating with DJ Vlad.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 29, 2026 Music Karrahbooo later returned to Lil Yachty's podcast after their argument, which shows their friendship is still experiencing strain.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 11, 2026 Music This is Quality Control CEO Pierre "P" Thomas' first public statement since his hospitalization after a heart attack.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 06, 2026 Music Peter Rosenberg is one of many fans questioning Kid Cudi's forgiveness of Kanye West, but Cudi made it clear he's on Ye's side.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 05, 2026
Original Content Tupac, D4vd & Feeding The Conspiracies That Never Die The Tupac-era conspiracy machine has evolved into a much faster information ecosystem in the 30 years since the rapper was killed in 1996.
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Aron A. 
Original Content Artists Who Left Hip Hop Behind For Other Genres Some artists left Rap behind after years inside Hip Hop, while others used the culture briefly before finding a different musical home.
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Erika Marie 
Music BIgXThaPlug Pleads Guilty To 2025 Gun Charge BigXThaPlug was arrested on a illegal firearms charge last year.
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Aron A. 
Relationships Kimora Lee Says Tyra Banks Tried To Protect Her From Russell Simmons Russell Simmons disputes Kimora Lee’s age when they met after she says Tyra Banks tried to keep her away from him.
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Erika Marie 
Streetwear Vans And SZA Unveil The Full VANSZA Collection SZA's new Vans collection comes straight from her own closet, and the debut drop lands with a shoe built around her own bad habit.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Trap Lore Ross Accuses Brian Steel Of Lying In Lil Durk Trial Additionally, a dispute over Lil Durk trial coverage escalated after Trap Lore Ross says members of Durk’s team confronted him outside court.
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Erika Marie 
Music Juicy J & Project Pat Reflect On Dolly Parton's Sweet Letter To Three 6 Mafia Juicy J has history with the late Dolly Parton, as Three 6 Mafia beat her for Best Original Song at the 2006 Oscars.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Jay-Z Brings Out Dave & Sampha At Second London Show: Full Setlist Jay-Z's next 2026 tour stops will be in France and Los Angeles, and hardcore fans have praised the run, which Dave and Sampha contributed to.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Joe Budden Questions Why Elliott Wilson Is Working With DJ Vlad On "The Joe Budden Podcast," he and his cohosts discussed if it's a "demotion" for Elliott Wilson to be collaborating with DJ Vlad.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Karrahbooo Cries During Fiery Argument With Lil Yachty Over Writing Credits Karrahbooo later returned to Lil Yachty's podcast after their argument, which shows their friendship is still experiencing strain.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music QC's Pierre "P" Thomas Shares New Post After Recovering From Heart Attack This is Quality Control CEO Pierre "P" Thomas' first public statement since his hospitalization after a heart attack.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kid Cudi Defends Kanye West Reunion After Peter Rosenberg Called Ye Out Peter Rosenberg is one of many fans questioning Kid Cudi's forgiveness of Kanye West, but Cudi made it clear he's on Ye's side.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares