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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. Pop Culture The director behind Keke Palmer and SZA's hit comedy is stepping into Ice Cube's "Friday" franchise after years of delays.
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Erika Marie October 27, 2026 Sports After cops were called to Nevada Pierre's soccer game, Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports reportedly stepped in with an opportunity in Spain.
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Erika Marie October 28, 2026 Music Jay-Z was at SoFi Stadium on Friday night, and according to TMZ, ticket prices fell to just $20 before the show.
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Alexander Cole October 24, 2026 Music Rick Ross was recently exposed by Hedge Fund Manager and Drake superfan Eric Jackson of not owning his Wingstop's anymore.
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Alexander Cole October 24, 2026 Sneakers 50 Cent’s Reebok G-Unit G6 returns in a new “White/Green” colorway, following the August sell-out of the original pair this winter.
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Ben Atkinson October 30, 2026 Music Jay-Z performed at SoFi Stadium again on Saturday night, and as you can imagine, his performance was one for the ages.
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Alexander Cole October 25, 2026 Music Jay-Z performed in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium on Friday night, and there is no doubt that he played some classics.
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Alexander Cole October 24, 2026 Music The birthday surprise follows years of support from Drake, whom Loe Shimmy has credited with helping motivate him early in his career.
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Erika Marie October 24, 2026 Music Ella Langley has a Thanksgiving Halftime Show performance coming up for the NFL, and Pat McAfee wants Drake there.
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Alexander Cole October 28, 2026 Politics With Donald Trump being creepy towards Nicki Minaj, even 50 Cent is out her feeling uncomfortable about it all.
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Alexander Cole October 26, 2026 Music Sony is also willing to put up $1M for his bond.
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Aron A. October 28, 2026 Music Ray J shows a friend’s horrific living conditions on livestream.
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Tallie Spencer October 25, 2026 Relationships The rapper's latest lyrics suggest Cordae could be preparing to welcome another child, although he hasn't shared further details.
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Erika Marie October 24, 2026 Music Nicki Minaj’s lawyers ask a New York court to withdraw from her $275K Jingle Ball lawsuit.
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Tallie Spencer October 25, 2026 Music Having already worked with Kendrick Lamar on The Fall-Off, J. Cole explains why responding to the feud felt complicated.
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Erika Marie October 28, 2026
Pop Culture Ice Cube's Long-Awaited 'Friday' Sequel Finally Finds Its Director The director behind Keke Palmer and SZA's hit comedy is stepping into Ice Cube's "Friday" franchise after years of delays.
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Erika Marie 
Sports Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports Steps In For 3-Year-Old Soccer Phenom After cops were called to Nevada Pierre's soccer game, Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports reportedly stepped in with an opportunity in Spain.
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Erika Marie 
Music Jay-Z Resale Ticket Prices Reportedly Hit $20 Despite Packed SoFi Stadium Crowd Jay-Z was at SoFi Stadium on Friday night, and according to TMZ, ticket prices fell to just $20 before the show.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Rick Ross Explains Why He No Longer Owns Wingstop Franchises Rick Ross was recently exposed by Hedge Fund Manager and Drake superfan Eric Jackson of not owning his Wingstop's anymore.
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Alexander Cole 
Sneakers 50 Cent’s G-Unit Reebok G6 Is Returning In A New Colorway 50 Cent’s Reebok G-Unit G6 returns in a new “White/Green” colorway, following the August sell-out of the original pair this winter.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Jay-Z SoFi Stadium Night Two: Full Setlist And Guests Jay-Z performed at SoFi Stadium again on Saturday night, and as you can imagine, his performance was one for the ages.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Jay-Z SoFi Stadium Night One: Full Setlist And Guests Jay-Z performed in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium on Friday night, and there is no doubt that he played some classics.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Drake Gets A Ferrari From Loe Shimmy For His Birthday The birthday surprise follows years of support from Drake, whom Loe Shimmy has credited with helping motivate him early in his career.
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Erika Marie 
Music Drake Responds To Pat McAfee's NFL Halftime Show Suggestion Ella Langley has a Thanksgiving Halftime Show performance coming up for the NFL, and Pat McAfee wants Drake there.
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Alexander Cole 
Politics 50 Cent Lost For Words As Donald Trump Tells Nicki Minaj She Has A "Beautiful A**" With Donald Trump being creepy towards Nicki Minaj, even 50 Cent is out her feeling uncomfortable about it all.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Lil Durk Reportedly Offers Music Earnings As Part Of Bail Package Sony is also willing to put up $1M for his bond.
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Aron A. 
Music Ray J Shows Off Horrific Living Conditions Of His Friend Ray J shows a friend’s horrific living conditions on livestream.
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Tallie Spencer 
Relationships Cordae Reflects On Naomi Osaka Split, Hints At Second Child The rapper's latest lyrics suggest Cordae could be preparing to welcome another child, although he hasn't shared further details.
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Erika Marie 
Music Nicki Minaj's Lawyers Are Attempting To Cut Ties Nicki Minaj’s lawyers ask a New York court to withdraw from her $275K Jingle Ball lawsuit.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music J. Cole Reveals Why Kendrick Lamar-Drake Beef Put Him In A Tough Spot Having already worked with Kendrick Lamar on The Fall-Off, J. Cole explains why responding to the feud felt complicated.
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Erika Marie