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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. Pop Culture Blueface hopped on a livestream with Nevaeh Akira this weekend to share some exciting news, and they both seem really thrilled!
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Zachary Horvath February 23, 2026 Politics Nicki Minaj previously feuded with California Gov. Gavin Newsom on social media about the transgender community.
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Cole Blake February 03, 2026 Streetwear Nike hosted a private dinner for Drake to celebrate his triple album release, with a menu card referencing a lyric from "Burning Bridges."
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Ben Atkinson May 17, 2026 Politics Later, the mayor shared a thank you note from the rapper where he called her "Crodi Colivia Chow."
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Erika Marie May 15, 2026 Reviews "Kiari" finds Offset asserting his personal and artistic identity through standout street bangers and poignant introspection, even as familiar tropes and uneven moments hold the project back.
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Aron A. August 27, 2025 Music Lil Durk is currently behind bars on charges related to an alleged murder-for-hire plot, and his trial is supposed to begin in January.
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Caroline Fisher November 14, 2025 Music Ja Rule also said that he wishes nothing but "luck" for 50 Cent and isn't interested in focusing on negativity.
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Cole Blake November 11, 2025 Music According to Tyson Beckford, he had to get six stitches after his alleged altercation with Diddy and his crew.
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Caroline Fisher July 22, 2025 Music During a recent livestream, DJ Akademiks raised some serious questions about Jay-Z's past and why it hasn't faced more scrutiny.
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Caroline Fisher February 04, 2026 Politics The Alchemist's comments come after he recently teamed up with Freddie Gibbs for the collaborative album, "Alfredo 2."
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Cole Blake September 08, 2025 Music Pooh Shiesty's family home was raided by the FBI earlier this week, and now, both he and his father are facing charges.
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Caroline Fisher April 02, 2026 Music Def Jam and Justin Bieber sent out emails last week that "SWAG" is the most listened to album in the world.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul July 27, 2025
Pop Culture Blueface Announces He's Having A Child With Nevaeh Blueface hopped on a livestream with Nevaeh Akira this weekend to share some exciting news, and they both seem really thrilled!
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Zachary Horvath 
Politics Nicki Minaj Clarifies Her Stance On The Transgender Community Nicki Minaj previously feuded with California Gov. Gavin Newsom on social media about the transgender community.
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Cole Blake 
Streetwear Nike Threw Drake A Dinner To Celebrate His 3 New Albums Nike hosted a private dinner for Drake to celebrate his triple album release, with a menu card referencing a lyric from "Burning Bridges."
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Ben Atkinson 
Politics Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow Says Drake Is Making The City "Proud" Later, the mayor shared a thank you note from the rapper where he called her "Crodi Colivia Chow."
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Erika Marie 
Reviews Offset "Kiari" Review "Kiari" finds Offset asserting his personal and artistic identity through standout street bangers and poignant introspection, even as familiar tropes and uneven moments hold the project back.
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Aron A. 
Music Lil Durk Wants Judge Removed From Murder-For-Hire Case Over Alleged Death Threats Lil Durk is currently behind bars on charges related to an alleged murder-for-hire plot, and his trial is supposed to begin in January.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Ja Rule Explains Why He's A "Better Rapper" Than 50 Cent Ja Rule also said that he wishes nothing but "luck" for 50 Cent and isn't interested in focusing on negativity.
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Cole Blake 
Music Tyson Beckford Reflects On Alleged Fight With Diddy And His Entourage According to Tyson Beckford, he had to get six stitches after his alleged altercation with Diddy and his crew.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music DJ Akademiks Blasts Rap Media For “Protecting” Jay-Z After Epstein Files Drop During a recent livestream, DJ Akademiks raised some serious questions about Jay-Z's past and why it hasn't faced more scrutiny.
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Caroline Fisher 
Politics The Alchemist Addresses Whether He Feels Compelled To Speak On The Violence In Gaza The Alchemist's comments come after he recently teamed up with Freddie Gibbs for the collaborative album, "Alfredo 2."
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Cole Blake 
Music Pooh Shiesty & His Father Arrested After Tennessee Home Raid Pooh Shiesty's family home was raided by the FBI earlier this week, and now, both he and his father are facing charges.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Justin Bieber Parties With Gunna, Lil B, IShowSpeed & More At "SWAG" Listening Event Def Jam and Justin Bieber sent out emails last week that "SWAG" is the most listened to album in the world.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul