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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 Playboi Carti performed at ComplexCon on Sunday, and had a guest appearance from none other than Kanye West.
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Alexander Cole October 05, 2026 Music He also performed "Janice STFU" and "One Dance."
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Aron A. September 28, 2026 Music Prosecutors are expected to hear testimony from Kevon Grant (OTF Vonnie) and Keith Jones (Flacka) in the Lil Durk trial this week.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 30, 2026 Music Known for “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight,” Freddie Jackson leaves behind one of R&B’s most enduring romantic catalogs.
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Erika Marie October 06, 2026 Music The Lil Durk trial has been one of the biggest ongoing stories in rap, and on Thursday, a major milestone was completed.
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Alexander Cole September 03, 2026 Pop Culture Production is underway on Wrong Number, giving Kid Cudi another major film role as he builds out his film career.
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Erika Marie September 11, 2026 Music Drake scored big during his recent livestream with Stake.
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Aron A. September 29, 2026 Music Bloodhound Q50, an emerging voice in Chicago's drill scene, is at the center of a chaotic situation as he was reportedly shot at.
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Zachary Horvath August 18, 2025 Music Rumors of Drake and alleged long-time partner Georgia Montour swirled this weekend and it's got fans wondering who she is.
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Zachary Horvath January 05, 2026 Original Content Counting down the best rap albums of 2026 so far is no easy task, but once again, HotNewHipHop has done its best.
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HNHH Staff July 01, 2026 Music The government’s attempt to return OG 3Three to custody has failed, with his $200,000 bond remaining in place.
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Erika Marie October 06, 2026 Music A former Donda Academy guard’s lawsuit may be pushed back after Kanye West requested more time to prepare for trial.
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Erika Marie September 23, 2026
Music Playboi Carti Performs With Kanye West At ComplexCon: Full Setlist Playboi Carti performed at ComplexCon on Sunday, and had a guest appearance from none other than Kanye West.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake & Karol G Perform “Ahi” For The First Time In Houston He also performed "Janice STFU" and "One Dance."
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Aron A. 
Music Prosecutors In Lil Durk Trial Plan To Rest Their Case This Week Prosecutors are expected to hear testimony from Kevon Grant (OTF Vonnie) and Keith Jones (Flacka) in the Lil Durk trial this week.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Freddie Jackson, Quiet Storm Favorite And R&B Hitmaker, Dies At 69 Known for “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight,” Freddie Jackson leaves behind one of R&B’s most enduring romantic catalogs.
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Erika Marie 
Music Lil Durk Trial: Prosecution Officially Rests Its Case The Lil Durk trial has been one of the biggest ongoing stories in rap, and on Thursday, a major milestone was completed.
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Alexander Cole 
Pop Culture Kid Cudi To Direct And Star In New Horror Thriller “Wrong Number” Production is underway on Wrong Number, giving Kid Cudi another major film role as he builds out his film career.
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Erika Marie 
Music Drake Hits A $1.2M Win During Stake Livestream Drake scored big during his recent livestream with Stake.
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Aron A. 
Music Chicago Rapper Bloodhound Q50 Taunts His Haters After Reportedly Being Shot Bloodhound Q50, an emerging voice in Chicago's drill scene, is at the center of a chaotic situation as he was reportedly shot at.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Who Is Georgia Montour? The Woman Drake Was Rumored To Be Engaged To Rumors of Drake and alleged long-time partner Georgia Montour swirled this weekend and it's got fans wondering who she is.
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Zachary Horvath 
Original Content The 25 Best Rap Albums Of 2026 So Far Counting down the best rap albums of 2026 so far is no easy task, but once again, HotNewHipHop has done its best.
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HNHH Staff 
Music OG 3Three Will Remain Free On Bond After Prosecutors Lose Appeal The government’s attempt to return OG 3Three to custody has failed, with his $200,000 bond remaining in place.
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Erika Marie 
Music Kanye West Wants Donda Academy Trial Delayed Until 2027 A former Donda Academy guard’s lawsuit may be pushed back after Kanye West requested more time to prepare for trial.
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Erika Marie