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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 J. Cole has flashed some braggadocio throughout his career, but he really takes it there on "The Fall-Off."
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Zachary Horvath February 06, 2026 Music J. Cole's "The Fall-Off" track "What If" ponders an alternate reality in which Biggie and Tupac's beef never escalated.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 06, 2026 Original Content Music has helped preserve stories & strengthen communities. These records continue to hold a special place in Juneteenth celebrations & beyond.
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Erika Marie June 19, 2026 Numbers Drake's "ICEMAN" is going into its third week on the charts, and for now, it is showing no signs of slowing down.
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Alexander Cole June 03, 2026 Music New court documents revealed that Cassie Ventura does not plan on returning to the United States anytime soon.
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Erika Marie June 02, 2026 Music Rihanna has been accompanying A$AP Rocky on his recent tour, and on Sunday, the couple found themselves in Toronto.
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Alexander Cole June 01, 2026 Music Beyoncé was in attendance for this Philadelphia concert, which took place before Jay-Z and The Roots' headlining Picnic festival set tonight.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 30, 2026 Music Lil Uzi Vert dropped a hit with "What You Saying," and it appears as though they are about to enter album mode.
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Alexander Cole May 27, 2026 Music Akademiks was able to meet Drake for the first time after the rapper flew him out to Toronto on a private jet.
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Erika Marie May 21, 2026 Music Whether positively or negatively, "ICEMAN," "MAID OF HONOUR," and "HABIBTI" made fans look at Drake's whole artistry and predict his future.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 15, 2026 Music Chris Brown and his former housekeeper, Maria Avila, are preparing to go to trial over this alleged attack very soon.
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Zachary Horvath May 01, 2026 Music "The New York Times" named JAY-Z as one of the 30 greatest living American songwriters for a new list published on Tuesday.
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Cole Blake April 28, 2026
Music J. Cole Claims He's The Best Rapper Of The Century J. Cole has flashed some braggadocio throughout his career, but he really takes it there on "The Fall-Off."
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Zachary Horvath 
Music J. Cole Raps From Biggie & Tupac's Perspectives On "The Fall-Off" J. Cole's "The Fall-Off" track "What If" ponders an alternate reality in which Biggie and Tupac's beef never escalated.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Original Content Juneteenth 2026: 15 Hip Hop & Soul Classics That Celebrate Black Joy & Pride Music has helped preserve stories & strengthen communities. These records continue to hold a special place in Juneteenth celebrations & beyond.
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Erika Marie 
Numbers Drake's "ICEMAN" Receives Monstrous Third-Week Sales Projections Drake's "ICEMAN" is going into its third week on the charts, and for now, it is showing no signs of slowing down.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Cassie Has Moved Out Of The U.S. After $20 Mil Diddy Settlement New court documents revealed that Cassie Ventura does not plan on returning to the United States anytime soon.
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Erika Marie 
Music A$AP Rocky Kisses Rihanna's Hand During Toronto Concert Rihanna has been accompanying A$AP Rocky on his recent tour, and on Sunday, the couple found themselves in Toronto.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Jay-Z & The Roots Host Private Philadelphia Show Before Picnic Set Beyoncé was in attendance for this Philadelphia concert, which took place before Jay-Z and The Roots' headlining Picnic festival set tonight.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lil Uzi Vert Seemingly Hints At A New Album On The Way Lil Uzi Vert dropped a hit with "What You Saying," and it appears as though they are about to enter album mode.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake Paid For "ICEMAN" Rollout Himself, Says DJ Akademiks Akademiks was able to meet Drake for the first time after the rapper flew him out to Toronto on a private jet.
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Erika Marie 
Music Drake's Three New Albums Lead To Uproarious Fan Reactions Whether positively or negatively, "ICEMAN," "MAID OF HONOUR," and "HABIBTI" made fans look at Drake's whole artistry and predict his future.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Chris Brown's Ex-Housekeeper Pushing To Show Graphic Photos From Alleged Dog Attack Chris Brown and his former housekeeper, Maria Avila, are preparing to go to trial over this alleged attack very soon.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music JAY-Z Gives Sage Songwriting Advice For Aspiring Artists "The New York Times" named JAY-Z as one of the 30 greatest living American songwriters for a new list published on Tuesday.
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Cole Blake