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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 J. Cole says Roc Nation blessed him.
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Tallie Spencer March 27, 2026 Music Former Bad Boy executive Kirk Burrowes alleges that he was swindled out of his 25% stake and 15% profit cut of the label.
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Caroline Fisher November 04, 2025 Music This is the second trial for the murder of Foolio, as a fifth suspect, Alicia Andrews, was previously convicted on manslaughter charges.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2026 Music Prosecutors are pushing to admit Yella Beezy's lyrics as evidence, renewing debate over Rap music's role in criminal trials.
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Erika Marie July 20, 2026 Music Drake's longevity is maybe the best the genre has ever seen, but if there's any doubt, this re-emergence in sales should silence that.
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Zachary Horvath December 08, 2025 Music D4vd will be in court today for his preliminary hearing in the death of Celeste Rivas, and he has one request for the court.
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Alexander Cole July 21, 2026 Music Angela Stribling co-hosted early BET programs like "Jazz Central" and "Screen Scene."
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Aron A. September 28, 2026 Music Some fans called Cardi B hypocritical for performing the BIA diss track "Pretty & Petty" at the 2026 BET Awards and later asking for peace.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 29, 2026 Politics Last month, Jasmine Crockett called out Nicki Minaj for her support of Donald Trump, calling her a "sellout."
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Caroline Fisher March 05, 2026 Music According to reports, the security guard is no longer working for Chris Brown.
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Aron A. May 05, 2026 Music French Montana recently welcomed Max B home from prison, so it's no surprise the duo's welcoming Fetty Wap back amid their new album.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares January 09, 2026 Music 12-year-old North West continues to show off her musical abilities online, leaving social media users divided.
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Caroline Fisher January 14, 2026
Music J. Cole Says Roc Nation Helped Him Secure His Masters In New Deal Shift J. Cole says Roc Nation blessed him.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music Diddy’s Mother Janice Combs Fires Back Amid Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud Former Bad Boy executive Kirk Burrowes alleges that he was swindled out of his 25% stake and 15% profit cut of the label.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music All Four Suspects In Foolio Murder Trial Found Guilty This is the second trial for the murder of Foolio, as a fifth suspect, Alicia Andrews, was previously convicted on manslaughter charges.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Yella Beezy Trial Puts Rap Lyrics Back At Center Of Courtroom Debate Prosecutors are pushing to admit Yella Beezy's lyrics as evidence, renewing debate over Rap music's role in criminal trials.
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Erika Marie 
Music Drake's "Take Care" Experiences Strong Resurgence In Sales Amid "ICEMAN" Hype Drake's longevity is maybe the best the genre has ever seen, but if there's any doubt, this re-emergence in sales should silence that.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music D4vd Makes Special Request Ahead Of Preliminary Hearing D4vd will be in court today for his preliminary hearing in the death of Celeste Rivas, and he has one request for the court.
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Alexander Cole 
Music BET Pioneer Host Angela Stribling Dead At 58 Angela Stribling co-hosted early BET programs like "Jazz Central" and "Screen Scene."
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Aron A. 
Music Cardi B Asks Fans To Lay Off BIA After Performing Diss Track At BET Awards Some fans called Cardi B hypocritical for performing the BIA diss track "Pretty & Petty" at the 2026 BET Awards and later asking for peace.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Politics Nicki Minaj Fans Rejoice After Jasmine Crockett’s Texas Senate Primary Loss Last month, Jasmine Crockett called out Nicki Minaj for her support of Donald Trump, calling her a "sellout."
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Chris Brown Fires Security Guard Over Alleged Shooting Outside Of Home: Report According to reports, the security guard is no longer working for Chris Brown.
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Aron A. 
Music Fetty Wap Meets Max B & French Montana After Prison Release French Montana recently welcomed Max B home from prison, so it's no surprise the duo's welcoming Fetty Wap back amid their new album.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music North West Ignites Debate With Latest Song Snippet 12-year-old North West continues to show off her musical abilities online, leaving social media users divided.
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Caroline Fisher