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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. Viral ian has had quite the year after breaking out in 2024, but this is not one of his most shining moments. But he's being a good sport about it.
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Zachary Horvath September 16, 2025 Music Drake had his 40th birthday part in New York City on Friday, and DJ Akademiks was one of the guests in attendance.
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Alexander Cole October 24, 2026 Music Cleetis Mack joined up with Digital Underground six years after Shock G, Chopmaster J, and Kenny-K founded the group.
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Cole Blake April 28, 2026 Music Take this Playboi Carti report with a massive grain of salt, as there are various conflicting bits of information on the Internet.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares October 18, 2025 Music The internet has been insensitively mixed on Ice Spice's fluctuating body, causing a lot of debate. But the nit pickers seem to be happy now.
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Zachary Horvath February 25, 2025 Music The dispute may be settled, but Kid Cudi says Ebro Darden’s retelling of their conversation did not reflect what he actually said.
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Erika Marie September 18, 2026 Streetwear Ye is reportedly planning a Yeezy runway show at the brand's new Los Angeles flagship store, according to a new report from Puck.
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Ben Atkinson October 22, 2026 Music Nicki Minaj is taking action to make a meaningful impact on Jamaica’s hurricane relief efforts.
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Tallie Spencer November 06, 2025 Music The Chicago rapper thanks fans for their support and mentions acting or podcasting as possible next steps.
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Tallie Spencer October 01, 2026 Music Kanye West has been hit with AI allegations for years at this point, and now, those allegations are being dredged back up.
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Alexander Cole August 06, 2026 Music The Lil Tjay and Offset situation went down last month, and on "The Breakfast Club," Tjay addressed the situation.
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Alexander Cole May 13, 2026 Music Drake previewed some new songs during his "FOMO" short film, and he took the opportunity to make a rare political statement.
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Alexander Cole September 16, 2026
Viral ian Issues Hilarious Response After Humiliating Photos Leak Online ian has had quite the year after breaking out in 2024, but this is not one of his most shining moments. But he's being a good sport about it.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music DJ Akademiks & Drake Share A Toast In New York City During 40th Birthday Bash Drake had his 40th birthday part in New York City on Friday, and DJ Akademiks was one of the guests in attendance.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Cleetis Mack Of Digital Underground Passes Away Cleetis Mack joined up with Digital Underground six years after Shock G, Chopmaster J, and Kenny-K founded the group.
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Cole Blake 
Music Playboi Carti Reportedly Arrested For Alleged Assault Before Utah Concert Take this Playboi Carti report with a massive grain of salt, as there are various conflicting bits of information on the Internet.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Ice Spice Has Fans Thirsting Again As New Photos Suggest Her Old Physique Is Back The internet has been insensitively mixed on Ice Spice's fluctuating body, causing a lot of debate. But the nit pickers seem to be happy now.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Kid Cudi Says He Wasn’t “Runnin [His] Mouth” About Ye To Ebro The dispute may be settled, but Kid Cudi says Ebro Darden’s retelling of their conversation did not reflect what he actually said.
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Erika Marie 
Streetwear Kanye Is Reportedly Bringing Yeezy Back To The Fashion Runway Ye is reportedly planning a Yeezy runway show at the brand's new Los Angeles flagship store, according to a new report from Puck.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Nicki Minaj Launches Relief Effort In Jamaica Following Deadly Hurricane Melissa Nicki Minaj is taking action to make a meaningful impact on Jamaica’s hurricane relief efforts.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music G Herbo Says He’s Ready To Retire From The Music Industry The Chicago rapper thanks fans for their support and mentions acting or podcasting as possible next steps.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Kanye West Sued By Producer Who Allegedly Used AI On "Vultures 2" And "Bully" Kanye West has been hit with AI allegations for years at this point, and now, those allegations are being dredged back up.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lil Tjay Admits He And Offset Could Become Cool Again Someday The Lil Tjay and Offset situation went down last month, and on "The Breakfast Club," Tjay addressed the situation.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake Says "Pray For Gaza" In FOMO Song Snippet Drake previewed some new songs during his "FOMO" short film, and he took the opportunity to make a rare political statement.
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Alexander Cole