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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 Amid the recent news surrounding D4vd, an organization is looking to spark change and give meaning to accountability for his alleged actions.
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Zachary Horvath April 27, 2026 Music Many years ago, Drake and XXXTentacion appeared to have some kind of feud, and DJ Akademiks was in the middle of it.
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Alexander Cole April 27, 2026 Music AllStar JR taunted NBA Ben 10 after Ben was shot in Houston over an alleged jumping, and J Prince Jr. is also in the mix.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2026 Music Last month, multiple shots were fired at Rihanna's Los Angeles mansion, where she was with A$AP Rocky and their kids.
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Caroline Fisher April 22, 2026 Music Lil Wayne and Lil Twist originally released the single, "Addict," back in February.
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Cole Blake April 21, 2026 Music Rick Ross nearly hurt himself really badly in the comfort of his own home, but he looks back at the memory fondly.
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Zachary Horvath April 20, 2026 Music Kanye West shared a clip of Ray Daniels praising his SoFi Stadium shows and speaking on the backlash to Ye's antisemitism.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 19, 2026 Music Ice Spice's attorney Bradford Cohen reportedly issued a statement to TMZ about the recent fight with a fan.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 17, 2026 Music Back in February, Young Thug got pulled over for allegedly speeding, and was informed that his license was suspended.
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Caroline Fisher April 17, 2026 Music A spokesperson for Katy Perry has already released a statement denying the validity of Ruby Rose's allegation.
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Cole Blake April 15, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar's trip to Disneyland comes as fans have been debating the popularity of hip-hop since his feud with Drake.
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Cole Blake April 15, 2026 Music Drake is looking to drop "ICEMAN" later this year, and recently, the artist gave his fans a huge hint about the album.
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Alexander Cole April 13, 2026
Music Petition To Remove D4vd's Music From Streaming Services Gains Traction Amid the recent news surrounding D4vd, an organization is looking to spark change and give meaning to accountability for his alleged actions.
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Music DJ Akademiks Reveals How XXXTentacion Brought Him And Drake Together Many years ago, Drake and XXXTentacion appeared to have some kind of feud, and DJ Akademiks was in the middle of it.
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Alexander Cole 
Music AllStar JR Arrested In Connection With NBA Ben 10 Shooting: Everything We Know AllStar JR taunted NBA Ben 10 after Ben was shot in Houston over an alleged jumping, and J Prince Jr. is also in the mix.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Rihanna Home Shooting Suspect Stripped Of Child Custody Last month, multiple shots were fired at Rihanna's Los Angeles mansion, where she was with A$AP Rocky and their kids.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Lil Wayne & Lil Twist Reunite For "Addict" Music Video Lil Wayne and Lil Twist originally released the single, "Addict," back in February.
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Cole Blake 
Music Rick Ross Reveals He Almost Broke His Leg Ahead Of Memoir Release Rick Ross nearly hurt himself really badly in the comfort of his own home, but he looks back at the memory fondly.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Kanye West Shares Clip With Antisemitic Stereotypes Praising His Comeback Kanye West shared a clip of Ray Daniels praising his SoFi Stadium shows and speaking on the backlash to Ye's antisemitism.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Ice Spice Gets Attacked By A Fan At Hollywood McDonald's Ice Spice's attorney Bradford Cohen reportedly issued a statement to TMZ about the recent fight with a fan.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Young Thug Narrowly Avoids Arrest In Newly Surfaced Bodycam Footage Back in February, Young Thug got pulled over for allegedly speeding, and was informed that his license was suspended.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Katy Perry Faces Police Investigation For Ruby Rose's Sexual Assault Allegation A spokesperson for Katy Perry has already released a statement denying the validity of Ruby Rose's allegation.
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Cole Blake 
Music Kendrick Lamar Spotted With His Family At Disneyland Kendrick Lamar's trip to Disneyland comes as fans have been debating the popularity of hip-hop since his feud with Drake.
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Cole Blake 
Music Drake's New Seats At Scotiabank Arena Are A Huge Hint About The Status Of "ICEMAN" Drake is looking to drop "ICEMAN" later this year, and recently, the artist gave his fans a huge hint about the album.
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Alexander Cole