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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 The class action lawsuit in Virginia from 2025 accused Stake of operating an illegal gambling scheme and boosting Drake's streams.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 31, 2026 Music Drizzy had to pop out.
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Aron A. September 07, 2026 Music We unpack the connections between Lil Durk and King Von.
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Paul Barnes March 03, 2023 Music Maino recently dropped off yet another new track, which features bars about some of the rumors that have followed him over the years.
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Caroline Fisher March 25, 2026 Music Lil Zay Osama and multiple other men are accused of carrying out a home invasion in Winnetka, Illinois, last month.
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Caroline Fisher April 29, 2026 Music A longtime friendship remains intact as Too $hort says he’ll attend Diddy’s homecoming and offers advice for life after prison.
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Erika Marie October 02, 2026 Music Cardi B was a winner at the BET Awards on Sunday, and after the show, she was spotted on a livestream singing Drake's latest smash single.
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Alexander Cole June 29, 2026 Original Content DJ Drama's "Gangsta Grillz" mixtape series is one of hip hop's most iconic runs. Here is a list of the best mixtapes, ranked.
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Wyatt Westlake May 11, 2023 Music The industry has become too focused on money, according to BigXthaPlug, who believes Rap needs to rediscover its playful side.
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Erika Marie November 03, 2026 Music Claims from former inmates describe Diddy paying for help with daily chores while allegedly enjoying extra comforts behind bars.
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Erika Marie October 02, 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 Travis Scott's inclusion in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has elicited some strong reactions, but the director stands by all of it.
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Alexander Cole May 12, 2026
Music Drake & Stake's Class Action Lawsuit In Virginia Has Been Terminated The class action lawsuit in Virginia from 2025 accused Stake of operating an illegal gambling scheme and boosting Drake's streams.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Drake Joins Gordo On Stage For Surprise Performance In Toronto Drizzy had to pop out.
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Aron A. 
Music Are Lil Durk And King Von Related? We unpack the connections between Lil Durk and King Von.
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Paul Barnes 
Music Maino Addresses Hassan Campbell Accusations & More On “Rumors 2026” Maino recently dropped off yet another new track, which features bars about some of the rumors that have followed him over the years.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Lil Zay Osama Indicted On Federal Kidnapping & Robbery Charges Lil Zay Osama and multiple other men are accused of carrying out a home invasion in Winnetka, Illinois, last month.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Too Short Says He’ll Be At Diddy’s Welcome-Home Party A longtime friendship remains intact as Too $hort says he’ll attend Diddy’s homecoming and offers advice for life after prison.
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Erika Marie 
Music Cardi B Celebrates BET Awards Win With A Rendition Of Drake's "Janice STFU" Cardi B was a winner at the BET Awards on Sunday, and after the show, she was spotted on a livestream singing Drake's latest smash single.
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Alexander Cole 
Original Content "Gangsta Grillz" Mixtapes: Best Projects, Ranked DJ Drama's "Gangsta Grillz" mixtape series is one of hip hop's most iconic runs. Here is a list of the best mixtapes, ranked.
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Wyatt Westlake 
Music BigXthaPlug Explains Why He Thinks Rap Is Dying The industry has become too focused on money, according to BigXthaPlug, who believes Rap needs to rediscover its playful side.
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Erika Marie 
Music Diddy Allegedly Paid Inmates To Cook, Clean, & Do Laundry At Fort Dix Claims from former inmates describe Diddy paying for help with daily chores while allegedly enjoying extra comforts behind bars.
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Erika Marie 
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 
Music Christopher Nolan Reveals Why He Cast Travis Scott In "The Odyssey" Travis Scott's inclusion in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has elicited some strong reactions, but the director stands by all of it.
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Alexander Cole