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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 DJ Akademiks recently went on a date with Daphne Joy, which may have caught the eye of the father of Joy's child, 50 Cent.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 01, 2026 Music Ken Carson is dropping his new album "Xperiment" on Friday, and there are going to be some massive features.
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Alexander Cole July 01, 2026 Music At the 2026 BET Awards, Kehlani was joined by Foxx and his daughter, Anelise, for an epic performance of "Folded."
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Erika Marie June 29, 2026 Music Some fans called Cardi B hypocritical for performing the BIA diss track "Pretty & Petty" at the 2026 BET Awards and later asking for peace.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 29, 2026 TV Ray J was engaging in some antics at the BET Awards, and Druski could not help but get involved with some jokes.
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Alexander Cole June 29, 2026 Music Jay-Z is celebrating 30 years in hip-hop, and Roc Nation's Google Maps initiative highlights the New York City spots key to his career.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 27, 2026 Music Federal prosecutors claim Pooh Shiesty received unauthorized privileges while on house arrest, adding another layer to his pending criminal case involving Gucci Mane.
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Erika Marie June 26, 2026 Music For years, ASCAP claims they've attempted to tell a North Carolina bar to stop playing copyrighted music without a license.
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Erika Marie June 26, 2026 Music Future recently dropped his first single for his new album "The Real Me," and "Radio" is leading the charge for a very hyped release.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 26, 2026 Music Jay-Z celebrated with his daughter Blue Ivy at his new pop-up in Brooklyn, one of two tributes to 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 26, 2026 Music Although Pretty Ricky came out on top against B2K in their Verzuz last night, Day26's Willie Taylor thinks they dodged the real bullet.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 26, 2026 Music While Real Boston Richey did not reference his allegations in his latest Twitter rant, it's hard not to see how his image was impacted.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 26, 2026
Music DJ Akademiks Has A Message For 50 Cent Following Daphne Joy Date DJ Akademiks recently went on a date with Daphne Joy, which may have caught the eye of the father of Joy's child, 50 Cent.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Ken Carson Unveils Tracklist And Features For New Album "Xperiment" Ken Carson is dropping his new album "Xperiment" on Friday, and there are going to be some massive features.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kehlani Reflects On Meeting Jamie Foxx As A Teen Following BET Awards Performance At the 2026 BET Awards, Kehlani was joined by Foxx and his daughter, Anelise, for an epic performance of "Folded."
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Erika Marie 
Music Cardi B Asks Fans To Lay Off BIA After Performing Diss Track At BET Awards Some fans called Cardi B hypocritical for performing the BIA diss track "Pretty & Petty" at the 2026 BET Awards and later asking for peace.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
TV Ray J Gets Inappropriate At The BET Awards Red Carpet, And Gets Roasted By Druski Ray J was engaging in some antics at the BET Awards, and Druski could not help but get involved with some jokes.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Jay-Z & Roc Nation Partner With Google Maps For NYC Tour Of His Career Jay-Z is celebrating 30 years in hip-hop, and Roc Nation's Google Maps initiative highlights the New York City spots key to his career.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Pooh Shiesty Accused Of Inappropriate Relationship With House Arrest Supervisor Federal prosecutors claim Pooh Shiesty received unauthorized privileges while on house arrest, adding another layer to his pending criminal case involving Gucci Mane.
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Erika Marie 
Music Swizz Beatz & Music Publishers Sue Bar For Playing Unlicensed Songs For years, ASCAP claims they've attempted to tell a North Carolina bar to stop playing copyrighted music without a license.
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Erika Marie 
Music Future Promises His New Album "The Real Me" Will Not Feature AI Future recently dropped his first single for his new album "The Real Me," and "Radio" is leading the charge for a very hyped release.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Jay-Z & Blue Ivy Attend Hov's 30th Anniversary Pop-Up In Brooklyn Jay-Z celebrated with his daughter Blue Ivy at his new pop-up in Brooklyn, one of two tributes to 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Willie Taylor Claims Day26 Would've "Smoked" B2K & Pretty Ricky In Verzuz Although Pretty Ricky came out on top against B2K in their Verzuz last night, Day26's Willie Taylor thinks they dodged the real bullet.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Real Boston Richey Claims He's Quitting Rap After Abuse & Grooming Claims While Real Boston Richey did not reference his allegations in his latest Twitter rant, it's hard not to see how his image was impacted.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares