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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 FBG Duck's mother LaSheena Weekly filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Lil Durk and others for the murder of her son.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2026 Music Pierre "P" Thomas' family reportedly asked fans to give him and his loved ones privacy and send prayers for the Quality Control cofounder.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2026 Music The Game raises eyebrows on his ew album.
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Aron A. August 21, 2026 Music A federal jury is being chosen to hear the case accusing Lil Durk of directing the 2022 shooting that killed Lul Pab.
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Erika Marie August 20, 2026 Music Hip-hop albums will be in abundance tonight as Rapsody, Ken Carson, Denzel Curry, Thirteendegrees, and Mike Shabb are all dropping.
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Alexander Cole August 20, 2026 Music Prosecutors say Lil Durk was bothered by claims he had not avenged King Von, and a judge will let jurors hear the interview behind them.
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Erika Marie August 19, 2026 TV Druski recently got to sit down with GQ, where he offered some insight into his relationship with rap superstar Drake.
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Alexander Cole August 19, 2026 Music Rick Ross recently did an interview with Complex, where he got to show off the private jet that caused so much controversy.
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Alexander Cole August 19, 2026 Music Drake's recent 20v1 was one of the most viral events of the entire year, and now, Kyle Forgeard is taking fans behind the curtain.
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Alexander Cole August 19, 2026 Music The Tupac Shakur murder trial started in Las Vegas this week, as Duane "Keefe D" Davis stands accused of orchestrating the rapper's murder.
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Alexander Cole August 19, 2026 Music Tupac’s former Digital Underground collaborator names who he believes was the shooter, though he stresses he has no firsthand knowledge.
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Erika Marie August 18, 2026 Music The lawsuit involving Drake and Stake in New Mexico is facing opposing proposals in court following the defendants' previous victories.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 15, 2026
Music FBG Duck's Mother Speaks Out About Lil Durk's Trial FBG Duck's mother LaSheena Weekly filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Lil Durk and others for the murder of her son.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Quality Control's Pierre "P" Thomas Goes To Hospital After Heart Attack Pierre "P" Thomas' family reportedly asked fans to give him and his loved ones privacy and send prayers for the Quality Control cofounder.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music The Game Says He “Likes The Jews” Because Of Drake On Kanye Collab The Game raises eyebrows on his ew album.
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Aron A. 
Music Lil Durk’s Murder-For-Hire Trial Begins With Jury Selection A federal jury is being chosen to hear the case accusing Lil Durk of directing the 2022 shooting that killed Lul Pab.
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Erika Marie 
Music Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Dropping Tonight, August 21, 2026 Hip-hop albums will be in abundance tonight as Rapsody, Ken Carson, Denzel Curry, Thirteendegrees, and Mike Shabb are all dropping.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lil Durk Trial Evidence Includes 6ix9ine, Wack 100, & Akademiks Interviews Prosecutors say Lil Durk was bothered by claims he had not avenged King Von, and a judge will let jurors hear the interview behind them.
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Erika Marie 
TV Druski Reveals Why He Backed Drake In The Aftermath Of His Kendrick Lamar Battle Druski recently got to sit down with GQ, where he offered some insight into his relationship with rap superstar Drake.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Rick Ross Shows Off Infamous Private Jet Following Starlink Upgrade Rick Ross recently did an interview with Complex, where he got to show off the private jet that caused so much controversy.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake's 20v1 Contestants Were Paid A Hefty Sum For Their Participation Drake's recent 20v1 was one of the most viral events of the entire year, and now, Kyle Forgeard is taking fans behind the curtain.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Police Investigate Shooting Outside Of Tupac Shakur Murder Trial In Las Vegas The Tupac Shakur murder trial started in Las Vegas this week, as Duane "Keefe D" Davis stands accused of orchestrating the rapper's murder.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Digital Underground's Money B Weighs In On Tupac Murder Trial Tupac’s former Digital Underground collaborator names who he believes was the shooter, though he stresses he has no firsthand knowledge.
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Erika Marie 
Music Drake's Stake Lawsuit In New Mexico In Limbo After Virginia Arbitration Ruling The lawsuit involving Drake and Stake in New Mexico is facing opposing proposals in court following the defendants' previous victories.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares