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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 Avi Hirschfield is suing Drake over uncredited work on the hook to "Janice STFU," and now, the songwriter has delivered his demo.
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Alexander Cole October 20, 2026 Relationships The rapper's latest lyrics suggest Cordae could be preparing to welcome another child, although he hasn't shared further details.
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Erika Marie October 24, 2026 Music Having already worked with Kendrick Lamar on The Fall-Off, J. Cole explains why responding to the feud felt complicated.
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Erika Marie October 28, 2026 Music Nicki Minaj’s lawyers ask a New York court to withdraw from her $275K Jingle Ball lawsuit.
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Tallie Spencer October 25, 2026 Music Lil Durk was in court today for his bond hearing, and the rapper didn't exactly get the outcome he was waiting for.
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Alexander Cole November 04, 2026 Music The internet had questions after French Montana told a ComplexCon vendor, “We not paying,” and put a $250,000 value on his co-sign.
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Erika Marie October 09, 2026 Music Quavo wore out the Migos Mania long ago, and a return to pop status doesn’t quite land on “QROMELIFE.”
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Aron A. October 14, 2026 Music Kodak Black's music was confirmed for "GTA VI," although as it turns out, he is also going to be a character in the game.
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Alexander Cole November 05, 2026 Music Lil Durk is under fire from the prosecution amidst his bond filing as the Feds are now accusing him of orchestrating celebrity support.
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Alexander Cole November 05, 2026 Politics Boosie Badazz surprised fans with a performance at the White House, and there is no doubt that he is turning some heads.
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Alexander Cole October 10, 2026 Music With his own history of high-profile feuds, Pusha T offered a different perspective on Jay-Z's concerns about Rap battles.
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Erika Marie November 03, 2026 Music Further, the victim's mother reportedly says her family doesn't object to Lil Durk receiving bond, despite previously filing a wrongful death lawsuit.
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Erika Marie October 27, 2026
Music Drake "Janice STFU" Lawsuit: Songwriter's Original Demo Officially Released Online Avi Hirschfield is suing Drake over uncredited work on the hook to "Janice STFU," and now, the songwriter has delivered his demo.
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Alexander Cole 
Relationships Cordae Reflects On Naomi Osaka Split, Hints At Second Child The rapper's latest lyrics suggest Cordae could be preparing to welcome another child, although he hasn't shared further details.
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Erika Marie 
Music J. Cole Reveals Why Kendrick Lamar-Drake Beef Put Him In A Tough Spot Having already worked with Kendrick Lamar on The Fall-Off, J. Cole explains why responding to the feud felt complicated.
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Erika Marie 
Music Nicki Minaj's Lawyers Are Attempting To Cut Ties Nicki Minaj’s lawyers ask a New York court to withdraw from her $275K Jingle Ball lawsuit.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Lil Durk's Bond Verdict Will Not Happen Today Lil Durk was in court today for his bond hearing, and the rapper didn't exactly get the outcome he was waiting for.
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Alexander Cole 
Music French Montana Faces Heat For Refusing To Pay At ComplexCon The internet had questions after French Montana told a ComplexCon vendor, “We not paying,” and put a $250,000 value on his co-sign.
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Erika Marie 
Music Quavo’s Days As A Pop Star Are Over Quavo wore out the Migos Mania long ago, and a return to pop status doesn’t quite land on “QROMELIFE.”
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Aron A. 
Music Kodak Black Is Officially A Character In "GTA VI:" New Photo Revealed Kodak Black's music was confirmed for "GTA VI," although as it turns out, he is also going to be a character in the game.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Feds Accuse Lil Durk Of Orchestrating Kanye West's Appearance At His Trial Lil Durk is under fire from the prosecution amidst his bond filing as the Feds are now accusing him of orchestrating celebrity support.
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Alexander Cole 
Politics Boosie Badazz Goes Viral With Performance In Front Of The White House Boosie Badazz surprised fans with a performance at the White House, and there is no doubt that he is turning some heads.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Pusha T Says Rap Beefs Have A Line That Shouldn't Be Crossed With his own history of high-profile feuds, Pusha T offered a different perspective on Jay-Z's concerns about Rap battles.
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Erika Marie 
Music Lil Durk's Bail Request Gets Support From Jay-Z, J. Cole, & Michael Rubin Further, the victim's mother reportedly says her family doesn't object to Lil Durk receiving bond, despite previously filing a wrongful death lawsuit.
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Erika Marie