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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 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 Lil Durk is set to face a new VICAR trial, and as it turns out, the trial will be delayed by almost an entire calendar year.
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Alexander Cole October 01, 2026 Music Kanye West's mother is getting her own street named after her in Chicago, and Ye was on hand for the ceremony.
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Alexander Cole September 22, 2026 Music A new photo of Kendrick Lamar and Romell Frazier Jr. surfaces online.
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Aron A. October 05, 2026 Streetwear Drake dropped a short freestyle referencing Kai Cenat's new Vivet streaming backpack during a Kick livestream.
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Ben Atkinson September 29, 2026 Music Many fans responded to Rick Ross' social media posts with references to his viral statement after his release from prison for battery charges.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 04, 2026 Music Years of allegations and legal cases resurface after Chris Brown challenges a writer to show where he has recently abused a woman.
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Erika Marie September 22, 2026 Music Angela Stribling co-hosted early BET programs like "Jazz Central" and "Screen Scene."
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Aron A. September 28, 2026 Music Offset's "GMFU" album announcement came amid Quavo's new album and their upcoming Migos reunion to honor Takeoff.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 04, 2026 Music An old feud resurfaced at ComplexCon when Chet Hanks pressed Eric André over comments dating back to his 2023 show appearance.
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Erika Marie October 06, 2026 Relationships After accusing Rick Ross of physical abuse, Jazzma Kendrick thanked supporters and said she is “OK” following the alleged incident.
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Erika Marie September 28, 2026 Music Drake's lawsuit against UMG was previously dismissed, although the artist is now trying to get the case brought back.
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Alexander Cole September 21, 2026
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 
Music Lil Durk VICAR Trial Delayed By Nearly An Entire Year Lil Durk is set to face a new VICAR trial, and as it turns out, the trial will be delayed by almost an entire calendar year.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kanye West Attends Chicago Street Naming In Honor Of His Mother Kanye West's mother is getting her own street named after her in Chicago, and Ye was on hand for the ceremony.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kendrick Lamar Poses With 7-Year-Old Kid Who Lost Both Arms In Dog Attack In New Photo A new photo of Kendrick Lamar and Romell Frazier Jr. surfaces online.
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Aron A. 
Streetwear Drake Freestyles About Kai Cenat's Vivet Backpack On Stream Drake dropped a short freestyle referencing Kai Cenat's new Vivet streaming backpack during a Kick livestream.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Rick Ross Posts Up In Dubai & Paris After Denying Battery Allegations Many fans responded to Rick Ross' social media posts with references to his viral statement after his release from prison for battery charges.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Chris Brown Calls Out Journalist Over Claims About His Abuse History Years of allegations and legal cases resurface after Chris Brown challenges a writer to show where he has recently abused a woman.
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Erika Marie 
Music BET Pioneer Host Angela Stribling Dead At 58 Angela Stribling co-hosted early BET programs like "Jazz Central" and "Screen Scene."
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Aron A. 
Music Offset Reveals Release Date For New Album "GMFU" Offset's "GMFU" album announcement came amid Quavo's new album and their upcoming Migos reunion to honor Takeoff.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Chet Hanks Confronts Eric André At ComplexCon An old feud resurfaced at ComplexCon when Chet Hanks pressed Eric André over comments dating back to his 2023 show appearance.
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Erika Marie 
Relationships Rick Ross’ Ex Jazzma Kendrick Speaks Out After Abuse Claims After accusing Rick Ross of physical abuse, Jazzma Kendrick thanked supporters and said she is “OK” following the alleged incident.
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Erika Marie 
Music Drake Scores Appeal Date As UMG Seeks To Permanently Dismiss Lawsuit Drake's lawsuit against UMG was previously dismissed, although the artist is now trying to get the case brought back.
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Alexander Cole