Music
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 A weeks-long power crisis in Gary prompted Freddie Gibbs to speak out about neglect in the predominantly Black city he calls home.
By
Erika Marie August 25, 2026 Music Duane "Keefe D" Davis will have to find new legal counsel to help him navigate the murder case against him regarding Tupac Shakur.
By
Gabriel Bras Nevares March 13, 2026 Music Lil Durk is currently awaiting his trial behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Los Angeles.
By
Caroline Fisher February 24, 2026 Music Megan Thee Stallion says she's not as tall as people think.
By
Cole Blake January 27, 2025 Music Young Dolph's murder case is nearing an end and for the late rapper's family, they are receiving some justice in the closing moments.
By
Zachary Horvath March 12, 2026 Music Pooh Shiesty is accused of kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane, and he'll remain behind bars for the time being.
By
Caroline Fisher April 09, 2026 Politics Months after bonding during a podcast conversation, Megan Thee Stallion appears to be getting closer to the Obama family.
By
Erika Marie October 16, 2026 Music Busta Rhymes shares a beautiful tribute to D'Angelo with "Magic."
By
Tallie Spencer October 31, 2025 Politics Jasmine Crockett pulled up to the R&B Tour to honor Chris Brown and Usher.
By
Aron A. September 14, 2026 Music Rumors that Wale was once romantically involved with Solange have been rampant for a while now, and he's finally set the record straight.
By
Caroline Fisher December 18, 2025 Music Cam'ron revealed an eye-opening story about a man with the same legal name as him who has been cashing his checks for years.
By
Alexander Cole October 29, 2026 Sports Payton Talbott and Frank Ocean have been linked to one another since summer 2024 when they were spotted on a lunch date.
By
Zachary Horvath June 30, 2025
Politics Freddie Gibbs Criticizes Gary, Indiana's Power Response As Relief Efforts Grow A weeks-long power crisis in Gary prompted Freddie Gibbs to speak out about neglect in the predominantly Black city he calls home.
By
Erika Marie 
Music Keefe D Left Scrambling After Latest Update In His Tupac Murder Trial Duane "Keefe D" Davis will have to find new legal counsel to help him navigate the murder case against him regarding Tupac Shakur.
By
Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Lil Durk’s Murder-For-Hire Trial Faces Another Delay Lil Durk is currently awaiting his trial behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Los Angeles.
By
Caroline Fisher 
Music Megan Thee Stallion Explains Why She Appears To Be So Tall Megan Thee Stallion says she's not as tall as people think.
By
Cole Blake 
Music Man Convicted Of Young Dolph Murder Staying In Prison For Life Young Dolph's murder case is nearing an end and for the late rapper's family, they are receiving some justice in the closing moments.
By
Zachary Horvath 
Music Pooh Shiesty’s Lawyer Speaks Out After Rapper Is Denied Bond Pooh Shiesty is accused of kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane, and he'll remain behind bars for the time being.
By
Caroline Fisher 
Politics Megan Thee Stallion Links Up With Michelle Obama & La La Anthony For Girls' Night Months after bonding during a podcast conversation, Megan Thee Stallion appears to be getting closer to the Obama family.
By
Erika Marie 
Music Busta Rhymes Honors D’Angelo With Emotional New Tribute Track “Magic” Busta Rhymes shares a beautiful tribute to D'Angelo with "Magic."
By
Tallie Spencer 
Politics Jasmine Crockett Faces Backlash After Honoring Chris Brown & Usher Jasmine Crockett pulled up to the R&B Tour to honor Chris Brown and Usher.
By
Aron A. 
Music Wale Reveals If He Ever Dated Solange Rumors that Wale was once romantically involved with Solange have been rampant for a while now, and he's finally set the record straight.
By
Caroline Fisher 
Music Cam'ron Reveals Another Cameron Giles Has Been Receiving His Publishing Checks Cam'ron revealed an eye-opening story about a man with the same legal name as him who has been cashing his checks for years.
By
Alexander Cole 
Sports Frank Ocean Stirs Up Dating Rumors With UFC's Payton Talbott Again After Reacting To His Win Payton Talbott and Frank Ocean have been linked to one another since summer 2024 when they were spotted on a lunch date.
By
Zachary Horvath