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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. Politics Critics questioned Jasmine Crockett’s decision to honor Chris Brown, prompting the singer to address the controversy himself.
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Erika Marie September 15, 2026 Music Prosecutors declined to charge Kodak Black in the Orlando case, and his attorney says the arrest should never have happened.
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Erika Marie September 14, 2026 Music After more than 20 years of tension, 50 Cent and Shyne made peace during a chance New York encounter.
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Erika Marie September 11, 2026 Music Karrahbooo later returned to Lil Yachty's podcast after their argument, which shows their friendship is still experiencing strain.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 11, 2026 Music Whatever Drake is really cooking up with the mysterious "FOMO" announcement, it's clear he has more vault material he might share.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 05, 2026 Music New drug allegations have put Chico and James DeBarge back in the headlines following a Burbank traffic stop.
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Erika Marie September 02, 2026 Music D4vd will be represented by a public defender.
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Aron A. September 02, 2026 TV DJ Vlad's interviews with Keefe D were a huge part of the man's conviction as he was tried for the murder of Tupac.
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Alexander Cole September 01, 2026 Music While audiences follow the Tupac trial closely, Suge Knight’s son says the case still carries deep pain for affected families.
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Erika Marie August 21, 2026 Music Opening arguments in Keefe D's trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur are expected to begin on Monday, August 17.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 14, 2026 Music Glasses Malone recently claimed Drake is funding the investigation into Drakeo The Ruler's murder and trying to implicate YG.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 07, 2026 Music The hype for "R9" continues, as Rihanna fans hope she will soon end the drought that has kept them hungry since 2016's "Anti."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 07, 2026
Politics Chris Brown Thanks Jasmine Crockett And Apologizes For Fallout Over Award Critics questioned Jasmine Crockett’s decision to honor Chris Brown, prompting the singer to address the controversy himself.
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Erika Marie 
Music Kodak Black Scores Another Legal Win As Florida Drug Case Closes Prosecutors declined to charge Kodak Black in the Orlando case, and his attorney says the arrest should never have happened.
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Erika Marie 
Music 50 Cent Praises Shyne After Former Rivals Make Peace After more than 20 years of tension, 50 Cent and Shyne made peace during a chance New York encounter.
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Erika Marie 
Music Karrahbooo Cries During Fiery Argument With Lil Yachty Over Writing Credits Karrahbooo later returned to Lil Yachty's podcast after their argument, which shows their friendship is still experiencing strain.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake Premieres New Snippet And Gets Fans Excited For "FOMO" Whatever Drake is really cooking up with the mysterious "FOMO" announcement, it's clear he has more vault material he might share.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Chico And James DeBarge Arrested On Drug Charges In Burbank New drug allegations have put Chico and James DeBarge back in the headlines following a Burbank traffic stop.
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Erika Marie 
Music D4vd’s Dad Sold Home, Pulls Out $140K Loan Amid Financial Struggles D4vd will be represented by a public defender.
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Aron A. 
TV DJ Vlad Proclaims Himself "Hip-Hop Journalist Of The Decade" Following Keefe D Conviction DJ Vlad's interviews with Keefe D were a huge part of the man's conviction as he was tried for the murder of Tupac.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Suge Knight’s Son Says Tupac Trial Is Reopening Old Trauma While audiences follow the Tupac trial closely, Suge Knight’s son says the case still carries deep pain for affected families.
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Erika Marie 
Music Jury Make-Up Of Keefe D's Tupac Murder Trial Has Been Revealed Opening arguments in Keefe D's trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur are expected to begin on Monday, August 17.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Glasses Malone Is "100 Percent" Confident That Drake Is Going After YG Glasses Malone recently claimed Drake is funding the investigation into Drakeo The Ruler's murder and trying to implicate YG.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Is Rihanna's "R9" On The Way? A$AP Rocky May Have Revealed The Answer The hype for "R9" continues, as Rihanna fans hope she will soon end the drought that has kept them hungry since 2016's "Anti."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares