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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. Original Content Some artists left Rap behind after years inside Hip Hop, while others used the culture briefly before finding a different musical home.
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Erika Marie September 23, 2026 Music A woman named Jauhara Jeffries claimed Trey Songz sexually assaulted her in 2018, and reached a lawsuit settlement with him last year.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 18, 2026 Music Rockstar Games is taking "GTA VI" to another level with a special album that is going to drop on the same day as the game.
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Alexander Cole September 17, 2026 Music Doodie Lo posted up at 6ix9ine's "GUMMO" music video location after the New York rapper reacted dismissively to Lil Durk's acquittal.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares September 13, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar's recent appearance on Jhene Aiko's new album has fans divided over his R&B sensibilities.
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Aron A. September 11, 2026 Music Neri Santiago pushed back on DJ Vlad’s comments about her race and told him to keep his dispute focused on N.O.R.E.
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Erika Marie September 10, 2026 Music Drake just dropped off "ICEMAN," and as expected, the artist is taking swipes at Kendrick Lamar and the entire West Coast.
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Alexander Cole May 15, 2026 Music Tony Yayo is the latest person to claim Future will appear on "ICEMAN."
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Aron A. May 14, 2026 Music DJ Khaled has been showcasing his weight loss journey for many year, and now, he is showing off significant progress.
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Alexander Cole May 14, 2026 Music Rick Ross recently told Drake he doesn't want to see him lose, but many in the OVO camp remember Rozay's disses over the past two years.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2026 Music NBA Ben10 is currently in a wheelchair following the alleged shooting involving AllStar Jr, and now, Memo600 is weighing in.
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Alexander Cole May 05, 2026 Original Content Trap Dickey becomes the first South Carolina artist signed to Top Dawg Entertainment. With “The Ville” on the way, he talks TDE, ScHoolboy Q, and viral moments from On The Radar to Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3.
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Aron A. April 30, 2026
Original Content Artists Who Left Hip Hop Behind For Other Genres Some artists left Rap behind after years inside Hip Hop, while others used the culture briefly before finding a different musical home.
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Erika Marie 
Music Trey Songz's Alleged Sexual Assault Victim Seeks Settlement Money A woman named Jauhara Jeffries claimed Trey Songz sexually assaulted her in 2018, and reached a lawsuit settlement with him last year.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Rockstar Games Announces "GTA VI: The Album" Release Date: How To Pre-Order Rockstar Games is taking "GTA VI" to another level with a special album that is going to drop on the same day as the game.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Doodie Lo Trolls 6ix9ine After Lil Durk's Not Guilty Verdict Doodie Lo posted up at 6ix9ine's "GUMMO" music video location after the New York rapper reacted dismissively to Lil Durk's acquittal.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kendrick Lamar Gets Trashed Over "So Good" Collab With Jhené Aiko Kendrick Lamar's recent appearance on Jhene Aiko's new album has fans divided over his R&B sensibilities.
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Aron A. 
Music DJ Vlad Responds To N.O.R.E.'s Wife Threatening To Sue For Defamation Neri Santiago pushed back on DJ Vlad’s comments about her race and told him to keep his dispute focused on N.O.R.E.
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Erika Marie 
Music Drake Takes Numerous Swings At Kendrick Lamar, Mustard, & The West Coast On "ICEMAN" Drake just dropped off "ICEMAN," and as expected, the artist is taking swipes at Kendrick Lamar and the entire West Coast.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Tony Yayo Reveals Who Got Drake & Future To Squash Their Beef Tony Yayo is the latest person to claim Future will appear on "ICEMAN."
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Aron A. 
Music DJ Khaled Shows Off Incredible Weight Loss Transformation DJ Khaled has been showcasing his weight loss journey for many year, and now, he is showing off significant progress.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake's OVO Allies Clown Rick Ross For Wanting Peace With Him Rick Ross recently told Drake he doesn't want to see him lose, but many in the OVO camp remember Rozay's disses over the past two years.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Memo600 Continues Feud With NBA Ben10 By Making Fun Of His Current Disability NBA Ben10 is currently in a wheelchair following the alleged shooting involving AllStar Jr, and now, Memo600 is weighing in.
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Alexander Cole 
Original Content Trap Dickey Talks Upcoming Album “The Ville,” Teases TDE Compilation Project & Lil Wayne Vs. Jay-Z Trap Dickey becomes the first South Carolina artist signed to Top Dawg Entertainment. With “The Ville” on the way, he talks TDE, ScHoolboy Q, and viral moments from On The Radar to Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3.
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Aron A.