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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 Sherry Jackson-Floyd is accusing MoneyBagg Yo and Roc Nation of cutting her out of the artist's success after investing millions.
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Alexander Cole June 23, 2026 Music J. Cole and Diddy once got into it at an MTV VMAs after-party because allegedly, the Bad Boy boss tried to pour a drink on Kendrick Lamar.
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Caroline Fisher March 26, 2026 Sports Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
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Tallie Spencer December 18, 2025 Streetwear Jack Harlow wore another oversized newsboy cap to the 2026 Met Gala, sending the internet into the same reaction his hats always seem to get.
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Ben Atkinson May 05, 2026 Music Kanye West held two shows at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, and the area is experiencing an economic boom.
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Alexander Cole August 10, 2026 Music Lil Durk is currently on trial in his murder-for-hire case, and Kanye West made a grand entrance at the courthouse in Los Angeles.
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Alexander Cole August 27, 2026 Music Tory Lanez is suing the state's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the warden of the Tehachapi jail, plus 50 officers.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 18, 2026 Politics The White House already used Drake's "ICEMAN" cover art as an ad for United States President Donald Trump's MAGA movement on social media.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 18, 2026 Music Lionel Richie joked that his generation did the R&B tour blueprint first, prompting Chris Brown to laugh off the jab.
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Erika Marie August 13, 2026 Music The United States Department of Homeland Security slammed Cardi B in a tweet today, prompting a fiery response.
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Caroline Fisher February 12, 2026 Music Tobias Smith had an accomplished music career quietly behind the scenes, racking up Grammy wins and sharing his talents with AEW.
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Zachary Horvath January 30, 2026 Politics The Macklemore controversy has left Ed Sheeran defending his silence on Palestine while artists abandon upcoming tour dates.
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Erika Marie September 15, 2026
Music MoneyBagg Yo And Roc Nation Sued By Former Manager For $100 Million Sherry Jackson-Floyd is accusing MoneyBagg Yo and Roc Nation of cutting her out of the artist's success after investing millions.
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Alexander Cole 
Music J. Cole Under Fire For Refusing To Tell Infamous Diddy Fight Story J. Cole and Diddy once got into it at an MTV VMAs after-party because allegedly, the Bad Boy boss tried to pour a drink on Kendrick Lamar.
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Caroline Fisher 
Sports Ja Rule's Wild Golf Swing Almost Leaves People Injured At Celebrity Golf Tournament Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
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Tallie Spencer 
Streetwear Jack Harlow's Oversized Cap Goes Viral At Met Gala Again Jack Harlow wore another oversized newsboy cap to the 2026 Met Gala, sending the internet into the same reaction his hats always seem to get.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Kanye West's Shows Lead To Massive Profits For The Tampa Sports Authority Kanye West held two shows at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, and the area is experiencing an economic boom.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kanye West Pulls Up To Lil Durk Trial In Los Angeles Lil Durk is currently on trial in his murder-for-hire case, and Kanye West made a grand entrance at the courthouse in Los Angeles.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Tory Lanez Launches $100M Lawsuit Over Prison Stabbing In California Tory Lanez is suing the state's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the warden of the Tehachapi jail, plus 50 officers.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Politics The White House Turns Drake's "ICEMAN" Into TikTok Promo For ICE The White House already used Drake's "ICEMAN" cover art as an ad for United States President Donald Trump's MAGA movement on social media.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Chris Brown Laughs Off Lionel Richie’s Joke About Him & Usher Lionel Richie joked that his generation did the R&B tour blueprint first, prompting Chris Brown to laugh off the jab.
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Erika Marie 
Music Cardi B Invokes The Epstein Files After Homeland Security Diss The United States Department of Homeland Security slammed Cardi B in a tweet today, prompting a fiery response.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Kanye West Collaborator Tobias Smith Suddenly Passes Away At 43 Tobias Smith had an accomplished music career quietly behind the scenes, racking up Grammy wins and sharing his talents with AEW.
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Zachary Horvath 
Politics Ed Sheeran Faces Backlash As Tour Openers Quit After Macklemore’s Removal The Macklemore controversy has left Ed Sheeran defending his silence on Palestine while artists abandon upcoming tour dates.
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Erika Marie